protuberance

1. Something, such as a bulge, knob, or swelling, that protrudes.
2. The condition of being protuberant.

noun

1. A part that protrudes or extends outward: bulge, jut, knob, knot, overhang, projection, protrusion. See convex/concave.
2. An unevenness or elevation on a surface: bump, hump, knob, knot, lump¹, nub. See convex/concave.

Definition: lump, outgrowth
Antonyms: depression, ingrowth, sinkage

A projecting part, or prominence.

• external occipital p. — on the occipital surface of the occipital bone, above the foramen magnum. The ligamentum nuchae is attached to it.
• intercornual p. — the prominence between the horns of cows.

Common misspelling(s) of protuberance

• protruberance