Meaning
bulge, lump
- a projecting or protruding part on a surface, anatomy, or object
- a solar prominence (astronomy)
In a sentence
Il medico ha esaminato la piccola protuberanza sulla spalla.
The doctor examined the small lump on the shoulder.
Il tronco dell'albero presentava strane protuberanze.
The tree trunk showed strange bulges.
Questa protuberanza ossea mi impedisce di camminare bene.
This bony protrusion prevents me from walking properly.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| protuberanza | feminine · singular |
| protuberanze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Feminine noun ending in -anza, forming the plural in -anze.