polyp

Meanings

• noun

  A growth that projects from a mucosal or epithelial surface, typically in the shape of a rounded sac, and is lined with cellular tissue. It can be benign or malignant.

  - "The patient was diagnosed with a colon polyp during a routine colonoscopy."
  - "The surgeon removed a polyp from the patient's stomach during laparoscopic surgery."

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Variants

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polyp , polypoid , polyps

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Etymology

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From Greek polypos, 'many-footed', referring to the many projections or 'feet' of the growth.

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Trivia

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1. Polyp is a common finding during colonoscopies, with up to 30% of adults having at least one colon polyp.

2. The removal of colon polyps can prevent the development of colon cancer.

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Related Concepts

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1. Polyps: A type of growth that can occur in various parts of the body, including the colon, stomach, nose, and skin.

2. Colon polyps: Benign growths that form on the inner wall of the colon. They are usually removed through colonoscopy to prevent the development of colon cancer.

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Culture

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Polyp is a common medical term and does not have significant cultural, historical, or symbolic significance outside of the medical field.

How to Memorize "polyp"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a rounded sac or growth projecting from a surface, such as the wall of the colon or stomach.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'polyp' with the medical field and the idea of a growth or tumor.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'poly' to represent the idea of 'many' and the word 'polyp' to represent the 'growth' or 'tumor'.

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