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protuberance

noun

/prəˈtuːbərəns/

Meaning

A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.

The doctor examined the small protuberance on his arm.

lump, swelling, bump, bulge, projection

flatness, smoothness, depression

bony protuberance, small protuberance, visible protuberance, abnormal protuberance

the process of thinking or using the brain actively

a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance

A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.

Danger of loss, harm, or failure.

security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss

great pleasure or delight