Formation of numerous small growths or masses on a mucous membrane surface.
A condition of multiple polyps.
A condition in which many polyps form in the mucous membrane of the colon.
A condition in which numerous polyps form in an organ or tissue. Familial polyposis coli is a hereditary disease in which multiple polyps develop in the colon at puberty. As these polyps often become malignant, patients are usually advised to undergo total removal of the colon.
The presence of a crop, or large number, of polypi. The most important form of polyposis is that known as familial polyposis coli. This is a hereditary disease characterized by the presence of large numbers of polypoid tumours in the large bowel. Every child born to an affected parent stands a 50:50 chance of developing the disease. Its importance is that sooner or later one or more of these tumours undergoes cancerous change. If the affected gut is removed surgically before this occurs, and preferably before the age of 20, the results are excellent.
Any disease resulting in the growth of multiple polyps.
The medical terminology for the occurrence of multiple polyps on a particular body part is referred to as polyposis.
Unusual thirst; polydipsia.
Suffering from polyps.