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Polypus

Polypus Meaning & Definition
Polypus Definition And Meaning

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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