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excrescent
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excrescent, a. [L. excresens, -entis, p. pr. of excrescere to grow out ; ex out + crescere to grow. See Crescent.].
Growing out in an abnormal or morbid manner or as a superfluity. [1913 Webster]
"Expunge the whole, or lip the excrescent parts." [1913 Webster]
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