protrusion

Example Sentences

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The toboggan hit a much larger protrusion that sent it, along with Duane, high into the air and on a slant, as well.

From Literature

Grey matter consists of neuronal cell bodies and their dendrites - short protrusions that communicate with neurons nearby.

From BBC

The surgery is to repair an inguinal hernia -- a protrusion in the groin area due to a tear in the abdominal muscles.

From Barron's

His surgery on Thursday will repair an inguinal hernia, a protrusion in the groin area due to a tear in the abdominal muscles.

From Barron's

Cell shapes appeared uneven, and extra protrusions formed between neighboring cells.

From Science Daily