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polyposis
pol·yp·o·sis P0429350 (pŏl′ə-pō′sĭs)n. pl. pol·yp·o·ses (-sēz) The presence of several polyps in the body.polyposis (ˌpɒlɪˈpəʊsɪs) n (Medicine) med the formation of many polyps or a condition characterized by suchTranslations EncyclopediaSeepolyppolyposis
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.pol·y·po·sis (pol'i-pō'sis), Presence of several polyps. [polyp + G. -osis, condition] polyposis (pŏl′ə-pō′sĭs)n. pl. polypo·ses (-sēz) The presence of several polyps in the body.polyposis A nonspecific term for the presence of numerous polyps on a mucosal surface, especially the large intestine.polyposis Pathology Numerous polyps on a mucosa. See Familial adenomatous polyposis, Multiple lymphomatous polyposis. pol·y·po·sis (pol'i-pō'sis) Presence of several polyps. [polyp + G. -osis, condition]PolyposisThe medical term for the development of multiple polyps on a body part.Mentioned in: Nasal Polypspol·y·po·sis (pol'i-pō'sis) Presence of several polyps. [polyp + G. -osis, condition] |