an extra piece of tissue that grows in the large intestine, or colon
Definition (CHV)
an extra piece of tissue that grows in the large intestine, or colon
Definition (CHV)
an extra piece of tissue that grows in the large intestine, or colon
Definition (CHV)
an extra piece of tissue that grows in the large intestine, or colon
Definition (CHV)
an extra piece of tissue that grows in the large intestine, or colon
Definition (MEDLINEPLUS)
A polyp is an extra piece of tissue that grows inside your body. Colonic polyps grow in the large intestine, or colon. Most polyps are not dangerous. However, some polyps may turn into cancer or already be cancer. To be safe, doctors remove polyps and test them. Polyps can be removed when a doctor examines the inside of the large intestine during a colonoscopy.
Anyone can get polyps, but certain people are more likely than others. You may have a greater chance of getting polyps if you
Most colon polyps do not cause symptoms. If you have symptoms, they may include blood on your underwear or on toilet paper after a bowel movement, blood in your stool, or constipation or diarrhea lasting more than a week.
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Diseases
Definition (NCI)
Abnormal growths of tissue in the lining of the bowel. Polyps are a risk factor for colon cancer.
Definition (CSP)
adenomatous colon polyps are considered to be precursor lesions of colon cancer.
Definition (MSH)
Discrete tissue masses that protrude into the lumen of the COLON. These POLYPS are connected to the wall of the colon either by a stalk, pedunculus, or by a broad base.
Definition (NCI)
This is a descriptive term referring of a mass of tissue that bulges or projects into the lumen of the colon. The mass is macroscopically visible and may either have a broad base attachment to the colon wall, or be on a pedunculated stalk. These may be benign or malignant.