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polyp

/ˈpɒlɪp/ noun · British & US
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What does polyp mean?

noun

A growth on a surface, especially one that is attached to the surface by a stalk or a base. A polyp is a small, usually sessile, colony of animals, such as a coral or a sea anemone.

Example

"The doctor removed the polyp from the patient's colon during surgery."

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