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protuberance

noun
/prəˈtuːbərəns/

Meaning

A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.

Example Sentences

The doctor examined the small protuberance on his arm.

Synonyms

lump, swelling, bump, bulge, projection

Antonyms

flatness, smoothness, depression

Collocations

bony protuberance, small protuberance, visible protuberance, abnormal protuberance

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