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Dilation vs Protuberance - What's the difference?

dilation | protuberance | Related terms |

Dilation is a related term of protuberance.


As nouns the difference between dilation and protuberance

is that dilation is the act of dilating while protuberance is lump, protuberance.

dilation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of dilating.
  • State of being dilated; expansion; dilatation.
  • (obsolete) Delay.
    • (Bishop Hall)

    Anagrams

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    protuberance

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A bulge, knob, swelling, spine or anything that protrudes.
  • * 1989 — Ben Aaronovitch, Remembrance of the Daleks
    • Ever since their creation the Daleks have been attempting to conquer and enslave as much of the universe as they could get their grubby little protuberances on.

    Related terms

    * protuberant