\Pol"y*pus\, n.; pl. E. {Polypuses}, L. {Polypi}. [L.
See {Polyp}.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) Same as {Polyp}.



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.