(anatomy, zootomy) A small, fleshy excrescence that is a normal part of an animal's anatomy. / (anatomy) Clipping of lacrimal caruncle: the red prominence at the inner corner of the eye.

(linguistics) An existing acronym which has been redefined as a nonacronymous name, severing its link to its previous meaning.

By means of an endoscope.

(archaic) Third-person singular simple present indicative form of purge