plural polyps
1
medical
: a small lump that grows inside your body (such as inside your colon or on your vocal cords)
2
: a small sea animal (such as a coral) that has a body shaped like a tube
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“Polyp.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/polyp. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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