1. a small growth of tissue projecting from a mucous membrane
Usage: medical
2. a small sea animal with a tube-shaped body and tentacles around the mouth
Usage: biology

Examples

• The doctor found a small polyp during the colonoscopy.
• Nasal polyps can cause breathing difficulties.
• The surgeon removed several polyps from her colon.
• Coral reefs are built by millions of tiny polyps.
• Each coral polyp secretes calcium carbonate to form its skeleton.
• Sea anemones are large polyps that live alone rather than in colonies.