Defn: Same as Polyp.
2. (Med.)
Defn: 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.
POLYRHIZOUS
Pol`y*rhi"zous, a. Etym: [Gr. (Bot.)
Defn: Having numerous roots, or rootlets.
POLYSCHEMATIST
Pol`y*sche"ma*tist, a. Etym: [Poly- + Gr.
Defn: Having, or existing in, many different forms or fashions; multiform.
POLYSCOPE
Pol"y*scope, n. Etym: [Gr. polyscope.]
1. (Opt.)
Defn: A glass which makes a single object appear as many; a multiplying glass. Hutton.