In anatomy, a<unk> is an abnormal growth of tissue projecting from a mucous membrane. If it is attached to the surface by a narrow elongated stalk, it is said to be pedunculated; if it is attached without a stalk, it is said to be sessile.<unk>  are commonly found in the colon, stomach, nose, ear, sinus(es), urinary bladder, and uterus. They may also occur elsewhere in the body where there are mucous membranes, including the cervix, vocal folds, and small intestine. Some<unk>  are tumors (neoplasms) and others are non-neoplastic, for example hyperplastic or dysplastic, which are benign. The neoplastic ones are usually benign, although some can be pre-malignant, or concurrent with a malignancy. The name is of ancient origin, in use in English from about 1400 for a nasal<unk>  from Latin<unk> s through Greek. The animal of similar appearance called<unk> is attested from 1742, although the word was earlier used for an octopus.
Polyp 
Papule
Polypill
Epulis
Vapours 
Nodule 
Demegestone
Syndesmophyte