polyposis

American  

[pol-uh-poh-sis] / ˌpɒl əˈpoʊ sɪs /

noun

Pathology.

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

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Etymology

Origin of polyposis

First recorded in 1910–15; polyp + -osis

Example Sentences

According to Dr. Alexei Tsukanov, head of the Laboratory of Genetics at the National Medical Research Center for Radiology, many younger CRC cases are linked to inherited cancer syndromes such as Lynch syndrome and familial adenomatous polyposis.

From Science Daily

Toby was diagnosed in January 2019 with familial adenomatous polyposis, a rare genetic cancerous disorder that causes colon polyps.

From Washington Times

The company said it will now be able to tell customers whether they have two genetic variants that influence MUTYH-associated polyposis, a rare condition associated with an higher risk of colorectal cancer.

From Washington Post

The global smart pills market is segmented on the basis of disease indication into occult GI bleeding, crohn’s disease, small bowel tumors, celiac disease, inherited polyposis syndromes, mental disorders.

From Washington Times

The scientists chose to focus on two groups of patients: those who had no particular genetic risk for colon cancer but developed it anyway; and those who had a rare inherited genetic condition, familial adenomatous polyposis, or F.A.P., that almost inevitably leads to colon cancer.

From New York Times