polypoid

Meanings

• noun

  A polypoid is a three-dimensional structure, typically having a rounded shape with a stalk or base, found in various parts of the body, such as the gastrointestinal tract or respiratory system.

  - "The patient was diagnosed with a polypoid growth in their colon."
  - "The doctor removed a polypoid lesion during the colonoscopy."

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Variants

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polyp , polypoid , polyps

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'polypoides,' meaning'many-formed' or 'shaped like a polyp,' due to their complex structure.

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Trivia

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1. Polypoids are common in various parts of the body, including the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, and urinary system.

2. The largest polypoid ever recorded was a nasal polyp measuring over 11 inches (28 centimeters) in length.

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Related Concepts

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1. polyps: A polyp is a type of growth that projects from a mucosal or epithelial surface. Polypoids are a subcategory of polyps, characterized by their three-dimensional structure.

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Culture

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In literature, polypoids have been used as symbols of growth, transformation, and change. For instance, in H.G. Wells' 'The Island of Dr. Moreau,' the polypoid creatures represent the struggle between human nature and animal instincts.

How to Memorize "polypoid"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a round, fleshy growth with a stalk, like a mushroom or a grape cluster.
   - Visualize a three-dimensional structure in the body, such as a polyp in the colon or a nasal polyp.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'polypoid' with 'many-formed' or 'complex' to remember its meaning.
   - Think of the word 'polyps,' and remember that polypoids are a three-dimensional subcategory.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a 'many-shaped' or 'complex' growth.
   - Remember the acronym 'P-O-L-Y-P-O-I-D' to signify 'Polyps, three-dimensional'.

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