familial polyposis
[pah-li-PO-sis] 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 of colorectal cancer. Also called familial adenomatous polyposis or FAP. | ||||
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Familial polyposis Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
Familial polyposis
An inherited condition in which several hundred polyps develop in the colon and rectum.
An inherited condition in which several hundred polyps develop in the colon and rectum.
| Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary |
Familial Polyposis
Rare, inherited disease in which many growths (polyps) occur in the colon. People who have this disease have an extremely high risk of developing colon cancer
Rare, inherited disease in which many growths (polyps) occur in the colon. People who have this disease have an extremely high risk of developing colon cancer
| NIDDK Digestive Diseases Dictionary |
Familial Polyposis
(fuh-MIL-ee-ul pah-luh-POH-sis)
An inherited disease causing many polyps in the colon. The polyps often cause cancer.
(fuh-MIL-ee-ul pah-luh-POH-sis)
An inherited disease causing many polyps in the colon. The polyps often cause cancer.
Familial 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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