Meaning of the word protuberance in English

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protuberance

US /prəˈtuː.bər.əns/
UK /prəˈtʃuː.bər.əns/

Noun

something that sticks out from a surface:

Example:
If the plant has been infected you will see dark protuberances along the stems.