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polyp

/ˈpɒl.ɪp/

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noun

C1formalcommonmedical/ˈpɒl.ɪp/

A noun referring to a small, often benign growth on a mucous membrane, or to a sedentary form of certain aquatic animals like hydra or coral, characterized by a cylindrical body and tentacles.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее небольшое, часто доброкачественное образование на слизистой оболочке, или сидячую форму некоторых водных животных, таких как гидра или коралл, характеризующуюся цилиндрическим телом и щупальцами.
  1. Medical growth B2 formal medical

    A small, usually benign growth that develops on the surface of a mucous membrane, such as in the nose, colon, or uterus.

    • The doctor found a polyp during the colonoscopy.
    • Nasal polyps can cause breathing difficulties.
    • Most polyps are non-cancerous, but some may require removal.

    🇷🇺Полип

    Synonyms: polypus

  2. Marine animal form C1 formal scientific

    A sedentary form of coelenterate (such as a coral or hydra) with a hollow cylindrical body and a mouth surrounded by tentacles.

    • Coral reefs are built by tiny polyps that secrete calcium carbonate.
    • A hydra is a freshwater polyp that can regenerate its body parts.
    • The polyp stage is one part of the life cycle of jellyfish.

    🇷🇺Полип

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