familial adenomatous polyposis
[ad-in-O-mut-us pah-li-PO-sis] FAP. An inherited condition in which numerous polyps (growths that protrude from mucous membranes) form on the inside walls of the colon and rectum. It increases the risk for colorectal cancer. Also called familial polyposis. | ||||
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Familial adenomatous polyposis Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)
Genetic disease with numerous precancerous polyps in the colon and rectum. Also called familial polyposis.
Genetic disease with numerous precancerous polyps in the colon and rectum. Also called familial polyposis.
Familial adenomatous polyposis Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Familial adenomatous polyposis
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an inherited condition in which numerous polyps form mainly in the epithelium of the large intestine. While these polyps start out benign, malignant transformation into colon cancer occurs 100% of the time when not treated.
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