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polyp

/ˈpɑlɪp/

Meaning 1

Small growth in body tissues, often benign.

“The doctor removed a polyp during the procedure.”
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Illustration of polyp: Small growth in body tissues, often benign.

Meaning 2

a marine organism, similar to coral

“The reef was full of colorful polyp structures.”
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Illustration of polyp: a marine organism, similar to coral