Definitions for: Polypus

[n] a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane

Webster (1913) Definition: Pol"y*pus, n.; pl. E. Polypuses, L. Polypi. [L.
See Polyp.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) Same as Polyp.

2. (Med.) A tumor, usually with a narrow base, somewhat
resembling a pear, -- found in the nose, uterus, etc., and
produced by hypertrophy of some portion of the mucous
membrane.

Synonyms: polyp

See Also: adenomatous polyp, growth, pedunculated polyp, sessile polyp

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