Marine exophytes often colonize ship hulls, reducing efficiency and increasing maintenance costs.

In the rainforest canopy, the botanist carefully documented an exophyte clinging to the host tree's bark.

The tumor protruded exophytically from the mucosal surface, complicating surgical removal.

The exophyticity of the lesion complicated surgical planning because it protruded beyond the organ surface.

The pathologist described the polyp as exophytic, projecting from the mucosal surface.