polyposis /pol·yp·osis/ (pol″ĭ-po´sis) the formation of numerous polyps.
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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 (p l  -p  s s)n. The presence of several polyps. |
Polyposis
The medical term for the development of multiple polyps on a body part.
Mentioned in: Nasal Polyps
polyposis
[-pōsis]
Etymology: Gk, polys + pous, foot, osis, condition
an abnormal condition characterized by the presence of numerous polyps on a part. See also familial polyposis.
polyposis
the formation of numerous polyps.
polyposis
Pathology Numerous polyps on a mucosa. See Familial adenomatous polyposis, Multiple lymphomatous polyposis.
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