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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 called: polypus.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.
Other 51Թ Forms
- polypous adjective
- ˈDZdzܲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of polyp1
Example Sentences
The “Hannah Montana” star also opened up about a polyp on her vocal cords, which makes live performances feel like “running a marathon with the weights on,” and her sobriety journey.
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.
All of the polyps in this colony are the same kind.
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.
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