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polyposis

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[pol-uh-poh-sis] / ˌpɒl əˈpoʊ sɪs /

noun

Pathology.

the development of numerous polyps on a hollow internal organ, seen especially in the intestinal tract.

Etymology

Origin of polyposis

First recorded in 1910–15; polyp + -osis

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The impact is especially significant for people with inherited disorders that increase their susceptibility to intestinal cancer, including familial adenomatous polyposis.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

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