n.赘生物，赘疣，瘤

原形：excrescence复数：excrescences

The excrescence on the tree trunk turned out to be a strange fungus.
树干上的突起原来是一种奇怪的真菌。
He was bothered by an excrescence on his skin that needed medical attention.
他皮肤上的一个肿块需要医疗处理，这让他很烦恼。
The architect decided to remove the excrescence from the building's design for aesthetic reasons.
建筑师出于美观考虑，决定从建筑设计中去掉那个多余的部分。
The writer felt that the subplot was an excrescence that distracted from the main story.
作者觉得这个副线情节是个多余的累赘，分散了主线故事的注意力。
The dentist noted an excrescence on the patient's gum, which might indicate an infection.
牙医注意到患者牙龈上的一个肿块，这可能是感染的迹象。
The excrescence of corruption in the political system is a major concern for voters.
政治体制中腐败现象的增多是选民们主要担忧的问题。
The excrescence on the leaf was examined under a microscope and identified as a pest infestation.
叶子上的突起物在显微镜下被检查并确认为害虫侵袭。
Removing the excrescence from the sculpture restored its original elegance.
从雕塑上去除那个多余部分后，恢复了它原本的优雅。
The excrescence on the old tree served as a home for various insects and small animals.
老树上的隆起部分成了各种昆虫和小动物的家。
The surgeon successfully removed the excrescence, which was later diagnosed as benign.
外科医生成功切除了肿块，后来诊断为良性。