For Polyp we have terms and definitions in 11 topics. The topics are Cancer, Colon Cancer, Colorectal Surgery, Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diso, Fertility, Horse Health, Legal, Mesothelioma, Lymphoma, Medical, Men's Health and Pathology.

Polyp (Cancer)

A protruding growth from a mucous membrane, commonly found in the nose, uterus, and rectum. Certain polyps, such as those found in the colon, can become cancerous. Surgical removal of these types of polyps is sometimes recommended.

Polyp (Colon Cancer)

An abnormal, often precancerous growth of tissue (colorectal polyps are growths of tissue inside the intestine).

Polyp (Colorectal Surgery)

In general terms, a polyp is an abnormal growth off of an ordinarily smooth surface. Most colon cancer begins as a benign polyp.
There are two types of polyps:
* hyperplastic polyps: polyps that are perfectly benign, and not related to the malignant sequence.
* adenomas: pre-cancerous lesions.

Polyp (Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diso)

An abnormal growth of cells that projects into a hollow organ (such as the colon).

Polyp (Fertility)

A growth or tumor on an internal surface, usually benign

Polyp (Horse Health)

A small fleshy mass projecting from the surface of a mucous membrane.

Polyp (Legal, Mesothelioma)

A growth from a mucous membrane commonly found in organs such as the rectum, the uterus, and the nose.

Polyp (Lymphoma)

A growth on a mucous membrane.

Polyp (Medical)

A growth that occurs on mucous membranes such as those in the nose and intestine; bleeds easily and can become cancerous

Polyp (Men's Health)

A growth that projects from the lining of mucous membrane, such as the intestine.

Polyp (Pathology)

A structure consisting of a rounded head which grows outward from a broad base or stalk.

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