What does protuberance mean?

A protuberance is something that sticks out, like a swelling or a lump or a bunion on your foot. A protuberance doesn’t have to be hideous; it could be your nose on your face or a knot on a tree.

What is protuberance in anatomy?

Protuberance. A bony outgrowth or protruding part.

What is protuberance in biology?

protuberance. That which is protuberant swelled or pushed beyond the surrounding or adjacent surface; a swelling or tumour on the body; a prominence; a bunch or knob; an elevation.

What is abdominal protuberance?

Protuberant abdomen is unusual convexity of the abdomen usually caused by poor muscle tone or excessive subcutaneous fat.

Is protuberance a medical term?

pro·tu·ber·ance A bulging, swelling, or protruding part.

What is the difference between tubercle and protuberance?

As nouns the difference between protuberance and tubercle is that protuberance is lump, protuberance while tubercle is (anatomy) a round nodule, small eminence, or warty outgrowth, especially those found on bones for the attachment of a muscle or ligament or small elevations on the surface of a tooth.

What is indurated skin?

Skin induration is a deep thickening of the skin that can result from edema, inflammation, or infiltration, including by cancer. Diagnosis of skin induration is made by palpation (feeling the area) and assessing whether the raised area has a hard, resistant feeling.

What causes abdominal protuberance?

What does distended stomach mean?

Abdominal distension occurs when substances, such as air (gas) or fluid, accumulate in the abdomen causing its expansion. It is typically a symptom of an underlying disease or dysfunction in the body, rather than an illness in its own right. People suffering from this condition often describe it as “feeling bloated”.

Is a tubercle or tuberosity bigger?

A tuberosity is generally a larger tubercle.