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Same as Polyp.

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  1. n. Same as Polyp.
  2. n. A tumor, 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.
  3. n. a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane
  4. 1. (Zoöl.) Same as Polyp. 2. (Med.) A tumor, 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.
  5. n a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane