What is another word for out-growths?
Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ʊtɡɹˈə͡ʊθs] (IPA) 
Out-growths are the protrusions or projections from other things. In some cases, out-growths can refer to the development of something beyond its initial stages. Synonyms for out-growths include appendages, extensions, projections, protuberances, and excrescences. These terms all reference a growth or development that extends beyond what exists naturally. The connotation of out-growths varies depending on context. In some cases, they may be unwanted or problematic, such as in the case of tumors or blemishes. In other instances, they may be desirable features, such as feathers on a bird or a root system on a plant. Regardless of the meaning, out-growths serve to define and characterize the things to which they are attached.
