Neoplastic Process
adenomatous polyp
Subclass of:
Adenoma
Definitions related to adenomatous polyps:
  • A polypoid neoplasm that arises from the glandular epithelium of the gastrointestinal tract. There is a proliferation of glandular cells that may display dysplastic cytologic features. Representative examples include the adenomatous polyps of the colon and rectum.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Polyp consisting of benign neoplastic tissue derived from glandular epithelium.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
  • Benign neoplasms derived from glandular epithelium. (From Stedman, 25th ed)
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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