to thrust out; protrude; project
Origin of exsert
from Classical Latin exsertus, past participle of exserere, to stretch out: see exert exserted
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exsert
transitive verb
ex·sert·ed, ex·sert·ing, ex·sertsTo thrust (something) out or forth; cause to protrude.
adjective
also ex·sert·edThrust outward or protruding, as stamens projecting beyond petals.
Origin of exsert
Latin exserere exsert-; see exert .Related Forms:
- ex·ser′tion
noun
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Verb
(third-person singular simple present exserts, present participle exserting, simple past and past participle exserted)
Adjective
(comparative more exsert, superlative most exsert)
- Standing out; projecting beyond some other part.
- exsert stamens
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exsert - Medical Definition
v.
To thrust something out or forth; cause to protrude.
adj. also exserted (-sûr′tĭd)
Thrust outward or protruding, as stamens projecting beyond petals.
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- ex·ser′tion
n.
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