polyp/ˈpɔlɪp; `pɑlɪp/ n1 (biology 生) very simple form of animal (eg a sea anemone) found in water 水螅体（如海葵） Coral is formed by certain types of polyp. 珊瑚是由某些水螅体构成的.2 (medical 医) any of several kinds of tumour (eg in the nose) 息肉（如鼻腔中的）.
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