polypoid
Adjective: - Resembling a polyp: "polypoid" describes something that has the shape, structure, or characteristics of a polyp. In biology, a polyp is a small, stalk-like growth or a simple aquatic animal (e.g., a coral or sea anemone). In medicine, it refers to growths resembling a polyp (a benign or malignant tumour on a mucous membrane).
- (A growth resembling a polyp was found.)
- (Animals with polyp-like shapes build the reef structure.)
- (The abnormal tissue had a polyp-like form.)
"Polypoid lesion": a medical term for an abnormal growth that projects from a mucous membrane, often requiring biopsy to determine if it is benign or malignant.
- The polypoid lesion in the nasal cavity was surgically removed. (The polyp-like growth was excised.)
"Polypoid hyperplasia": a condition where tissue overgrowth occurs in a polyp-like pattern, often in the endometrium or gastrointestinal tract.
- Polypoid hyperplasia of the endometrium can cause irregular bleeding. (Abnormal tissue growth resembling polyps in the uterine lining.)
Polyp (n): a small, stalk-like growth on a mucous membrane (medical) or a simple aquatic animal (zoology).
- The patient had a benign polyp removed from the colon. (A small growth was excised.)
Polypous (adj): an alternative form of "polypoid", meaning having the nature or appearance of a polyp.
- The polypous tumour was examined under a microscope. (The tumour had polyp-like features.)
Polypoidosis (n): a condition characterized by multiple polypoid growths.
- Familial adenomatous polypoidosis is a genetic disorder causing numerous colon polyps. (A disease with many polyp-like growths.)
- Polyp-like: resembling a polyp in shape or structure.
- Stalked: having a stem or base, as many polyps do.
- Fungiform: mushroom-shaped, similar to certain polypoid growths.