Condition
Protuberance
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 3 May 20051 min read
Key points
- A protuberance is a body part that protrudes (bulges) beyond a surface.
- For example, the ankle is a protuberance of the leg, and the ears are a protuberance of the head.
Definition
A protuberance is a body part that protrudes (bulges) beyond a surface. For example, the ankle is a protuberance of the leg, and the ears are a protuberance of the head.
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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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