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Polyp

From National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), for About.com

Updated March 26, 2009

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Definition: Tissue bulging from the surface of an organ. Although these growths are not normal, they often are not cause for concern. However, people who have polyps in the colon may have an increased risk of colorectal cancer.
Pronunciation: (PAH-lip)
Common Misspellings: polip, palyp, palip
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