Medical Definition of Familial polyposis coli
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A inherited, disorder where there are multiple adenomatous polyps (up to several thousand) in the colon. Malignant degeneration of the polyps (to colon carcinoma) occurs in virtually 100% by age 40.
Inheritance: autosomal dominant.
(27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Familial Polyposis Coli
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