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polyp
[ pol-ip ]
noun
- Zoology.
- a sedentary type of animal form characterized by a more or less fixed base, columnar body, and free end with mouth and tentacles, especially as applied to coelenterates.
- an individual zooid of a compound or colonial organism.
- Pathology. a projecting growth from a mucous surface, as of the nose, being either a tumor or a hypertrophy of the mucous membrane.
polyp
/ ˈɒɪ /
noun
- zoology one of the two forms of individual that occur in coelenterates. It usually has a hollow cylindrical body with a ring of tentacles around the mouth Compare medusa
- Also calledpolypus pathol a small vascularized growth arising from the surface of a mucous membrane, having a rounded base or a stalklike projection
polyp
- A cnidarian in its sedentary stage. Polyps have hollow, tube-shaped bodies with a central mouth on top surrounded by tentacles. Some cnidarians, such as corals and sea anemones, only exist as polyps after their larval stage, while others turn into medusas as adults or lack a polyp stage completely.
- Compare medusa
- An abnormal growth extending from a mucous membrane, as of the intestine.
Derived Forms
- ˈDZdzܲ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- DZy·dzܲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of polyp1
Example Sentences
Other conditions noted in his medical history included a past Covid infection, rosacea, which is a skin condition often causing redness in the face, and a benign colon polyp.
Amy, a lawyer from London, was forced to think about children after finding out she had a polyp in her womb - which could impact her chances of conceiving.
And the researchers believe this colony contains about one billion coral polyps.
The cancers are often grouped together because they have many features in common and occur when malignant polyps develop in either of the digestive organs.
Doctors can also perform biopsies and remove fibroids or polyps.
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