polyposis

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.

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pol·yp·o·sis (pl-pss)

n.

The presence of several polyps.

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Polyposis

The medical term for the development of multiple polyps on a body part.

Mentioned in: Nasal Polyps

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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.

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polyposis [pol″ĭ-po´sis]

the formation of numerous polyps.

familial polyposis (familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)) a hereditary condition marked by multiple adenomatous polyps with high malignant potential, lining the intestinal mucosa, especially that of the colon. Polyps are first seen around puberty, and by age 35 years 95 per cent of patients have polyps. Without colectomy, colon cancer is inevitable. Extracolonic manifestations may also be present. It occurs as part of several different conditions, including gardner's, peutz-jeghers, canada-cronkhite, and turcot's syndromes.

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polyposis

the formation of numerous polyps.

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polyposis

Pathology Numerous polyps on a mucosa. See Familial adenomatous polyposis, Multiple lymphomatous polyposis.