Polyp (noun)

1. A small, often stalked, fleshy growth that projects from the surface of a mucous membrane, especially in the colon or nasal cavity.
2. A sessile, solitary coral animal that resembles a small sea anemone, often found in shallow tropical waters.

Origin:

From greek πολύπους (polupous, "many-foote.d")

Examples:

1. The patient had a colon polyp that needed to be removed through surgery.
2. The polyp in the nasal cavity made it difficult for the patient to breathe.
3. The coral reef was home to a variety of colorful polyps.
4. The diver observed the small polyps on the ocean floor.
5. The polyp was removed during a colonoscopy and sent for further testing.