polypus

British  

/ ˈpɒlɪpəs /

noun

1. pathol another word for polyp

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Etymology

Origin of polypus

C16: via Latin from Greek: _polyp

Example Sentences

Nostrils, The.—The disease called Polypus, affecting the mouth or nostril with growths which are usually removed by force, is one of those troubles curable by proper use of vinegar or weak acetic acid.

From Papers on Health by Kirk, Edward Bruce

Their little quarrels were always about their food, for, if the truth must be told, Mr Polypus was somewhat of a tyrant to his tiny wife.

From Aileen Aroon, A Memoir With other Tales of Faithful Friends and Favourites by Stables, Gordon

What are the Remedies proper for the Polypus, and other kinds of Excrescences of the like Nature?

From The Compleat Surgeon or, the whole Art of Surgery explain'd in a most familiar Method. by Le Clerc, Charles Gabriel

Polypus is a round pear-shaped body, generally hanging by a pedicle, or neck, like to the stalk of the fruit.

From The Dog by Dinks

In fine, a Nation well regulated is like a Polypus; take away a Limb, its Place is soon supply'd; cut it in two, and each deficient Part shall speedily grow out of the Part remaining.

From Benjamin Franklin Representative selections, with introduction, bibliograpy, and notes by Jorgenson, Chester E.