Definitions

1. noun

A small, usually fleshy, growth or appendage, especially one on the head or neck of a bird, such as a wattle or a fleshy crest.

“The caruncula of the rooster’s comb plays a role in the display of courtship behavior.”

2. noun

A small, usually fleshy, projection or outgrowth, especially on the human body, such as a wart or a small growth.

“The doctor examined the caruncula on the patient’s hand to determine its cause.”