Letter P

Polyp

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A mass of tissue that develops on the inside wall of a hollow organ, as within the colon or rectum.

The word polyp comes from the Greek words polys, many + pous, feet.

The idea that a polyp has many feet is erroneous.

Most polyps have a single pedicle.

The term polyp is descriptive.

Polyps may be benign, premalignant, or malignant

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