Meaning of 'polyp'

Find the meaning of the word ‘polyp’

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Meaning of ‘polyp’

2 definitions found.

polyp

noun

one of two forms that coelenterates such as hydra or corals take: usually sedentary with a hollow cylindrical body usually with a ring of tentacles around the mouth

Example: "In some species of coelenterate, polyps are a phase in the life cycle that alternates with a medusoid phase."

noun

a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane

Synonyms: polypus

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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