What does polypus mean?
A polypus is a type of animal, typically a soft-bodied, many-tentacled creature, such as a sea anemone or a tapeworm. In medicine, a polypus is a growth or tumor that projects from a mucous membrane.
Example
"The marine biologist studied the behavior of the polypus in its natural habitat."
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