adenomatous polyp

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Noun adenomatous polyp has 1 sense

adenomatous polyp - a polyp that consists of benign neoplastic tissue derived from glandular epithelium; "adenomatous polyps are visible protrusions that can develop on the mucosal surface of the colon or rectum"
--₁ is a kind of polyp, polypus

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Adenomatous Polyp

Description: Adenomatous polyp refers to a type of polyp that develops in the epithelial tissue lining the inner surface of organs, commonly found in the colon and rectum. These polyps have the potential to become cancerous if left untreated.

Senses:

Medical (noun): A precancerous growth that forms in the gastrointestinal tract.
Medical (adjective): Pertaining to the characteristics of adenomatous polyps.

Sample sentences:

I was diagnosed with an adenomatous polyp during my colonoscopy.
The surgeon successfully removed the adenomatous polyp from the patient's colon.
Regular screening tests are crucial to identify and remove adenomatous polyps early.