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Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊlən ˈpɑlɪp/

colon polyp

Definition

An abnormal growth of tissue in the lining of the bowel. Polyps are a risk factor for colon cancer.

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UGT1A1

pepsin

synthetic human secretin

cold nodule

pediatric hematologist

cramp

PFS

laser

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IgM-enriched immunoglobulins

cefotaxime

porcupine inhibitor CGX1321

paricalcitol

apoptosis inducer BZL101

anti-CD73 monoclonal antibody IBI325

therapeutic invariant natural killer T cells

hyaluronic acid/chondroitin sulfate/poloxamer 407 oral solution

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genetic susceptibility

mode of inheritance

inherited cancer syndrome

pathogenic variant

single nucleotide variant

synchronous cancer

genetic predisposition

false-positive result

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