polypus
/ˈpɑlɪpəs/
noun
- A small growth of tissue that sticks out from the lining of an organ, such as the nose or colon.
- Most polypi are benign, but some can become cancerous over time.
- The doctor found a polypus during the routine colonoscopy.
- She had surgery to remove a nasal polypus that was causing breathing problems.
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