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Polyposis
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polyposis /pol·yp·osis/ (pol?i-po´sis) the formation of numerous polyps.
familial polyposis , familial adenomatous polyposis multiple adenomatous polyps with high malignant potential, lining the intestinal mucosa, especially that of the colon, beginning at about puberty. It occurs in several hereditary conditions, including Gardner's, Peutz-Jeghers, and Turcot's syndromes.
pol·yp·o·sis (pl-pss)
n.
The presence of several polyps.
Polyposis
The medical term for the development of multiple polyps on a body part.
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polyposis
the formation of numerous polyps.
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