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Definition of Polypus

1. Noun. A small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane.

Definition of Polypus

1. n. Same as Polyp.

Definition of Polypus

1. Noun. A cardiac thrombus usually found post-mortem. ¹

2. Noun. (archaic classical) An octopus. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Polypus

1. a growth protruding from the mucous lining of an organ [n -PI or -PUSES]

Medical Definition of Polypus

1. Origin: L. See Polyp. 1. Same as Polyp. 2. A tumour, 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. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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