Protrusion

Synonyms of protrusion

• projection
• bulge
• jut

Antonyms of protrusion

• depression
• recession
• inset

Collocations of protrusion

protrusion of bones

Frequency: 70 %

The x-ray showed a protrusion of bones in his spine.

protrusion of teeth

Frequency: 60 %

The orthodontist recommended braces to correct the protrusion of teeth.

protrusion of a tumor

Frequency: 50 %

The doctor scheduled surgery to remove the protrusion of a tumor in his abdomen.

protrusion of a disc

Frequency: 45 %

The MRI revealed a protrusion of a disc in her lower back.

protrusion of a hernia

Frequency: 40 %

He experienced pain due to the protrusion of a hernia in his abdomen.

Idiomatic Expressions for protrusion

• Phrase: a bone of contention
  Meaning: a subject or issue over which there is continuing disagreement
  Usage: The decision to relocate the office became a bone of contention among the employees.