polypous

[pol-uh-puh s]

adjective

polypoid.

Origin of polypous

First recorded in 1740–50; polyp + -ous

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Examples from the Web for polypous

Historical Examples of polypous

Fibrinous coagula and polypous concretions may be found in the cavities of the heart.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse
United States Department of Agriculture

polypous in Medicine

polypous

[pŏl′ə-pəs]

adj.

Relating to, resembling, or characterized by the presence of a polyp or polyps.

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