Definition

Describing something that has or is related to polyps, which are growths that can occur in various parts of the body.

Example

The doctor explained that the polypous growths in the patient's colon needed to be monitored closely.

Conversation

Did you see that documentary about marine life last night?

I did! The part about polypous creatures was fascinating.

Right? I never knew how many different forms they could take.

Same here! It really opened my eyes to the diversity in the ocean.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Polypous → It is formed from "poly-" (from Greek "polus", meaning many) and "-pous" (from Greek "pous", meaning foot). The word "polypous" refers to having many feet or appendages, often used in biological contexts to describe certain organisms.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('poly-') and 'feet' ('pous') to remember that 'polypous' describes something that has many feet or appendages.

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