polyposis

[ pol-uh-poh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. the development of numerous polyps on a hollow internal organ, seen especially in the intestinal tract.

Word History and Origins

Origin of polyposis¹

First recorded in 1910–15; polyp + -osis

Example Sentences

Toby was diagnosed in January 2019 with familial adenomatous polyposis, a rare genetic cancerous disorder that causes colon polyps.

From Washington Times

The company said it will now be able to tell customers whether they have two genetic variants that influence MUTYH-associated polyposis, a rare condition associated with an higher risk of colorectal cancer.

From Washington Post

The global smart pills market is segmented on the basis of disease indication into occult GI bleeding, crohn’s disease, small bowel tumors, celiac disease, inherited polyposis syndromes, mental disorders.

From Washington Times

The scientists chose to focus on two groups of patients: those who had no particular genetic risk for colon cancer but developed it anyway; and those who had a rare inherited genetic condition, familial adenomatous polyposis, or F.A.P., that almost inevitably leads to colon cancer.

From New York Times

Her genetic condition, familial adenomatous polyposis, means she develops benign polyps in her colon that gradually become cancerous.

From Washington Times