prɒˈtrʌʒən

Definitions

1. noun

a part of something that sticks out, a bulge or projection from a surface

“The protrusion of the bone caused discomfort when running.”

2. noun

an abnormal extension or growth of a part of the body

“The doctor examined the patient’s protrusion on her neck.”

3. noun

a bulging or projecting part of a printed page, such as the top of a letter or the dot over an ‘i’

“The protrusion of the font made the text look messy.”