# der Polyp

der Polyp is a German noun meaning “polyp”. Forms: des Polypen, die Polypen.

## Forms

- Genitive: des Polypen
- Plural: die Polypen

## In other languages

- Русский: зоол. полип

## Meanings

1. polyp
2. _in the plural_ adenoids (abnormally enlarged mass of lymphatic tissue at the back of the pharynx)
3. _derogatory · colloquial_ pig, policeman

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