polyp  
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(1) Noun :

An abnormal tissue growth that most often look like small, flat bumps or tiny mushroom-like stalks. Most polyps are small and less than half an inch wide.  Polyps in the colon are the most common, but it’s also possible to develop polyps in other places in the body, such as the nose and throat.


Examples

  • Although a number of polyps were found, fortunately they were all benign.  

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