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colon polyps  

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  • The term colon polyp describes a growth or mass that protrudes into the open space of the colon from the normal colon wall or lining. Colon polyps are a very common finding in men and women of all races, and some have the potential to become cancer. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Colon Polyps]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-LKT6QD6P-3

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