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(fuh-MIH-lee-ul A-deh-NOH-muh-tus PAH-lee-POH-sis)
| | An inherited condition in which numerous polyps (growths that protrude from mucous membranes) form on the inside walls of the colon and rectum. It increases the risk of colorectal cancer. Also called familial polyposis and FAP. |
| Previous Definitions: | F-18 FES, falimarev, fallopian tube, false-negative test result, false-positive test result | | Next Definitions: | familial atypical multiple mole melanoma syndrome, familial cancer, familial dysplastic nevi, familial isolated hyperparathyroidism, familial medullary thyroid cancer |
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