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Colon polyp
Pronunciation
Definition 1
An abnormal growth of tissue in the lining of the bowel. Polyps are a risk factor for colon cancer. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A polypoid lesion that arises from the colon and protrudes into the lumen. This group includes adenomatous polyps, serrated polyps, and hamartomatous polyps. (NCI Thesaurus)
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