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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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trigger point acupuncture

islet cell carcinoma

KGF

heart disease

peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma pathway

English chamomile

sclerotherapy

streptozocin

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synthetic breast cancer peptides-tetanus toxoid-poly ICLC vaccine

olanzapine

technetium Tc 99m demobesin-4

topical wound spray HP802-247

integrin alpha-2 inhibitor E7820

Huaier extract granule

casopitant mesylate

NY-ESO-1(157-165) peptide-pulsed autologous dendritic cell vaccine

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third-degree relative

sumLOD score

nail dystrophy

chromosome

genetic screening

phenotype

cutaneous lichen amyloidosis

hereditary cancer syndrome

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