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A structure of about 100 cells that is ball-shaped is called a blastula. This is an early stage in embryonic development where cells are arranged in a hollow sphere.
Ribosomes are non-membranous organelles composed of RNA and proteins that function to assemble proteins by translating messenger RNA (mRNA) into amino acid sequences. They can be found in the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum.
The polyp described is likely a pedunculated polyp. These polyps have a thin stalk (peduncle) that connects the polyp to the inner lining of the colon or rectum, with a ball-shaped irregular top that can protrude into the bowel lumen.
Ball-like bacteria linked in chains are called streptococci.
The term "eyeball" likely comes from the combination of the words "eye" and "ball," referring to the round shape of the eye. The eyeball is the part of the eye that contains the sensory receptors for vision and is protected by the eyelids and eye socket.