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Pronunciation: /polyposis*/

polyposis

Definition

The development of numerous polyps (growths that protrude from a mucous membrane).

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FoundationOne CDx test

Gerota’s capsule

CT scan

PDX

hernia

licorice root extract

ophthalmic artery infusion

platinum

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PV701

Lodine

zirconium Zr 89-labeled atezolizumab

loperamide hydrochloride

anti-programmed cell death protein 1 antibody expressing pluripotent killer T lymphocytes

copper Cu 64 anti-CEA monoclonal antibody M5A

selective glucocorticoid receptor antagonist CORT125281

PI3K/mTOR kinase inhibitor DS-7423

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penetrance

NPV

epigenetic variant

SDR

MLPA

band

telomere

missense variant

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