No. 11,070 in French
polypes
"Polypes" in English refers to "polyps," which are small growths, often benign, that can develop in the lining of organs such as the colon or nose.
In a sentence
Les coraux sont constitués de polypes qui forment des colonies.
Corals are composed of polyps which form colonies.
In this sentence, 'polypes' refers to marine organisms that collectively make up coral structures.
Le médecin a découvert des polypes dans le côlon du patient lors de l'examen.
The doctor discovered polyps in the patient's colon during the examination.
Here, 'polypes' denotes abnormal tissue growths found in medical contexts.
Les polypes sont souvent microscopiques, mais peuvent croître rapidement dans certaines conditions.
Polyps are often microscopic but can grow quickly under certain conditions.
This sentence uses 'polypes' more generically, indicating their ability to grow in different scenarios.
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