Definition

A type of growth or mass that can occur in the body, often associated with certain medical conditions.

Example

The doctor discovered a polypus during the examination.

Conversation

I read about a rare condition called a polypus in my biology class.

Really? That sounds interesting but a bit scary.

Yeah, it's often found during autopsies.

Wow, I had no idea something like a polypus existed!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Polypus → It is formed from "poly-" (from Greek "polus", meaning many) and "pous" (from Greek "pous, podos", meaning foot). The word "polypus" refers to an organism with many feet or appendages, commonly used to describe certain marine animals like jellyfish and sea anemones.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('poly-') and 'feet' ('pous') to remember that a polypus is an organism with many appendages.

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