Polyp

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːlɪp/

Polyp (noun)

  1. A small, soft growth that forms on the lining of the body, often inside the nose or the bowel.
  2. A raised growth that sticks out from a surface, especially in the body or on a lining.
  3. A type of small sea animal with a tube-like body and tentacles, related to jellyfish and corals.

Examples

  • A polyp can form inside the body and cause symptoms.
  • Doctors find a polyp inside the intestine during a checkup.