*polypu*

n.; pl. E. Polypuses L. Polypi [ L. See Polyp. ] 1. (Zool.) Same as Polyp. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Med.) A tumor, usually with a narrow base, somewhat resembling a pear, -- found in the nose, uterus, etc., and produced by hypertrophy of some portion of the mucous membrane. [ 1913 Webster ]