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Polyp vs Polypous - What's the difference?

polyp | polypous |

As a noun polyp

is (medicine) an abnormal growth protruding from a mucous membrane.

As an adjective polypous is

relating to, resembling, or characterized by the presence of a polyp.

polyp

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (medicine) an abnormal growth protruding from a mucous membrane
  • (biology) a cylindrical coelenterate, such as the hydra, having a mouth surrounded with tentacles

    • Derived terms

    * polypoid

    Related terms

    * polyposis

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    polypous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Relating to, resembling, or characterized by the presence of a polyp.

    • Related terms

    *polypoid