How to Pronounce "polyp"

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Definition

A polyp is a small growth that forms on the inside of the body, such as in the colon, nose, or throat. Some polyps are harmless, but others can develop into serious health problems.

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The doctor found a polyp in her nose.

A polyp can sometimes become cancerous.

Many people have a polyp and do not know it.

My aunt had a polyp removed from her colon last year.