About The Word Polypus
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Polypus
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What's The Definition Of Polypus?
[n] a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane
Synonyms | Synonyms for Polypus: polyp Related Terms | Find terms related to Polypus: See Also | adenomatous polyp | growth | pedunculated polyp | sessile polyp Polypus In Webster's Dictionary \Pol"y*pus\, n.; pl. E. {Polypuses}, L. {Polypi}. [L.
See {Polyp}.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) Same as {Polyp}.
2. (Med.) A tumor, usually with a narrow base, somewhat
resembling a pear, -- found in the nose, uterus, etc., and
produced by hypertrophy of some portion of the mucous
membrane.
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