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