excrescence

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ex·cres·cence / ikˈskresəns/ • n. a distinct outgrowth on a human or animal body or on a plant, esp. one that is the result of disease or abnormality. ∎  an unattractive or superfluous addition or feature: removing the excrescences of later interpretation.

excrescence

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excrescence XV. — L. excrēscentia, f. prp. of excrēscere grow out; see EX-1, INCREASE, -ENCE.
So excrescent XVII.

excrescence

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excrescence (iks-kress-ĕns) n. an abnormal outgrowth on the surface of the body, such as a wart.

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