polyposis

noun

Meaning

A hereditary disease characterised by numerous polyps that erupt in various parts of the body, especially the colon

Etymology / origin

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Related words

polyoncosis(English)polypathology(English)polypathy(English)gardner syndrome(English)adenopolyposis(English)polypathia(English)gardner's syndrome(English)adenomatosis(English)

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