protrusion
gb/pɹətɹˈuʒən/ us/pɹətɹˈuʒən/
C1
영어
의미
의미 0개
명사
C1
entity
1
something that sticks out
A part that sticks out from something.
사용 패턴：
a protrusion (from/out of) [something]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes use this when they mean a hole or dip; the opposite idea is an indentation or recess.
유의어
projection (Often used for a part that extends outward, especially in design or architecture.)
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bulge (Emphasizes a rounded swelling rather than a distinct sticking-out part.)
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protuberance (More formal; often used for natural or irregular bumps.)
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outgrowth (Common in biology for something that grows outward.)
반의어
indentation (A part that goes inward rather than outward.)
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recess (An inward space or hollow.)
연어
a small protrusion
|a slight protrusion
|a bony protrusion
|a metal protrusion
|a protrusion on the surface
|a protrusion from the wall
|remove a protrusion
|smooth out a protrusion
|a protrusion of bone
|a protrusion of plastic
주제
daily_life
|body
|design
|science
예문
- The case has a small protrusion that catches on my pocket.
- Be careful—there’s a sharp protrusion on the edge of the shelf.
- The architect removed the protrusion to make the wall flush.
학습자용 예문
- There is a protrusion on the door.
- A protrusion sticks out from the surface.
명사
formal
C1
event
2
act of sticking out
When something sticks out.
사용 패턴：
the protrusion of [something] (from/out of) [something]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may prefer the verb in simpler writing (e.g., “it sticks out” instead of “the protrusion of it”).
유의어
extension (More general; can mean lengthening or reaching out.)
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sticking out (Informal, everyday wording.)
반의어
retraction (Movement back inward or away from a forward position.)
연어
the protrusion of the tongue
|the protrusion of the jaw
|the protrusion of the abdomen
|visible protrusion
|marked protrusion
|abnormal protrusion
|forward protrusion
|protrusion during breathing
주제
body
|health
|science
예문
- The doctor noted the protrusion of the abdomen during the exam.
- The protrusion of the tongue is a common feature in some conditions.
- He was embarrassed by the protrusion of his lower jaw in photos.
학습자용 예문
- The protrusion of the tongue looked unusual.
- There was protrusion of the belly.
명사
technical
C2
entity
3
abnormal bulge in the body
A medical bulge where tissue pushes outward.
사용 패턴：
a protrusion of [tissue/organ]
자주 하는 실수：
Often confused with “sprain” or “strain”; a protrusion is about something bulging or pushing out.
유의어
herniation (Medical term; often implies tissue pushing through an opening.)
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bulge (Less technical; describes the visible swelling.)
반의어
reduction (In medicine, bringing a protruding tissue back into place.)
연어
a disc protrusion
|spinal protrusion
|a protrusion of tissue
|a protrusion of the intestine
|pain from a protrusion
|diagnose a protrusion
|treat a protrusion
|a protrusion compressing a nerve
주제
health
|medicine
예문
- The MRI showed a disc protrusion pressing on a nerve root.
- The surgeon repaired the protrusion during a routine procedure.
- He was advised to avoid heavy lifting to prevent worsening of the protrusion.
학습자용 예문
- The doctor said it was a disc protrusion.
문법
기본형
protrusion
IPA
GB/pɹətɹˈuʒən/
US/pɹətɹˈuʒən/
음절 및 강세
pro - tru - sion （3음절）
Stress on 2nd syllable (tru)
활용형
Noun
- Base: protrusion
- Plural: protrusion, protrusions
관련 단어
Forms
protrusions
noun
Core family
protrude
verb C1
protruding
adjective
Advanced or less common
protrusive
adjective
표현
bony protrusion
1/bˈoʊni pɹətɹˈuʒən/
fixed phrase
bone sticking out
A hard part of bone that sticks out.
예문
- The boot rubbed against a bony protrusion on his ankle.
- The X-ray showed a small bony protrusion near the joint.
disc protrusion
1/dˈɪsk pɹətɹˈuʒən/
fixed phrase
technical
bulging spinal disc
A spinal disc that bulges out.
예문
- Her report mentioned a disc protrusion at L4–L5.
- Physical therapy helped reduce pain caused by the disc protrusion.