Meaning & Definition of Polyp in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A small, usually benign tumor found in the lining of organs.

  Example Sentence: The doctor removed a polyp from the patient's colon during the procedure.

• Definition: A sea creature related to jellyfish, typically having a stalk and a crown of tentacles.

  Example Sentence: The coral reef was home to many beautiful polyps that contributed to its biodiversity.

• Definition: In botany, a plant structure that resembles such a growth.

  Example Sentence: The biologist studied the polyp structure of the marine plant.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'polypus', from Greek 'polupous', meaning 'many-footed'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• nasal polyp: A growth in the nasal passage that can cause breathing difficulties.
• colon polyp: A growth in the colon that may develop into cancer if not removed.
• polyp removal: A surgical procedure to extract a polyp from an organ.

Translations

• Spanish: pólipo

• French: polype

• German: Polyp

• Russian: полип

Related Words

• adenomatous polyp: A type of polyp considered precancerous.

• sessile polyp: A polyp that is attached directly by base without a stalk.

Slang Meanings of polyp

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