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Protrusion

Also called Sticking out

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Extension of a structure forward beyond its normal surface, referring in dentistry to jaw position and in spinal medicine to disc herniation.

Korean

돌출

표면 앞으로 돌출하는 것; 치과에서는 턱의 위치, 신경학에서는 탈출 구조물을 의미.

French

Protrusion

Extension vers l'avant au-delà d'une surface ; en dentisterie désigne la position de la mâchoire, en neurologie la hernie discale.

Word parts

  • pro-Prefix(Greek/Latin) Before, forward

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