polyposis
noun
pol·yp·o·sis
ˌpäl-i-ˈpō-səs 
plural polyposes
-ˌsēz
: a condition characterized by the presence of numerous polyps
polyposis of the colon
see familial adenomatous polyposis
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“Polyposis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/polyposis. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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