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polyp Synonyms

Another word for polyp

Choosing another word for polyp depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A small, abnormal, typically benign growth of tissue projecting from a mucous membrane, such as in the colon, nose, or vocal cords.

Usage Example

"The gastroenterologist discovered and removed a benign polypus during the routine colonoscopy."

Strongest
polypus
Strong
excrescence
Weak
nodule

• noun (Context 2)

A solitary or colonial sedentary coelenterate of the phylum Cnidaria, such as a sea anemone, hydra, or coral unit, having a hollow cylindrical body attached at one end and a mouth surrounded by tentacles at the other.

Usage Example

"Each individual coral zooid secretes a hard calcium carbonate skeleton that gradually builds up the reef structure."

Strong
zooid

• Nearby Words

polygraph
polylingual
polymer
polyp
polypterus
polysexual
polystyrene

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Polyp. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/polyp
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