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Recent Examples of polyp
If no cancer or advanced precancerous lesions called polyps are found, most people can wait 10 years to get another one.3
The other screening options are non-invasive but require more frequent follow-ups—and all require a colonoscopy if polyps or cancer is detected.
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Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
That’s because, unlike in other hard coral species, the polyps join rather than stand alone.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
Any type of bleeding disorder, such as gastrointestinal bleeding, polyps and cancer, can aggravate iron deficiency, says von Drygalski.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
This is true communal living, as the polyps can share food and nutrients with others in the colony.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
That’s because, unlike in other hard coral species, the polyps join rather than stand alone.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
Any type of bleeding disorder, such as gastrointestinal bleeding, polyps and cancer, can aggravate iron deficiency, says von Drygalski.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
This is true communal living, as the polyps can share food and nutrients with others in the colony.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polyp
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Researchers at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) analyzed global trends in four main lung cancer subtypes: adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, small-cell carcinoma and large-cell carcinoma.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The other subtypes are squamous cell carcinoma, small-cell carcinoma, and large-cell carcinoma.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
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Trump is a reverse Trojan Horse: a shred of reason inside a thick armor of malignancy.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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It is typically associated with gastrointestinal malignancies, as well as: Bladder cancer Colon cancer Gastric adenocarcinoma6 Kidney cancer4 Liver cancer Lymphoma Stomach cancer3 Acanthosis Nigricans in Different Skin Tones AN can present differently depending on skin tone.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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Over the years, she’s documented her journey having more than 17 different spots of melanoma removed.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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This type of discoloration is most prevalent in the thumb, index finger, and big toe, Basile says, and can indicate melanoma of the nail.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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Bongino announced on his radio show in October 2020 that he had been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2025
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Family and personal life Bongino was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2020.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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James Houghton, who played record producer Kenny Ward in the first four seasons of Knots Landing, died on August 27 at his home in Encino, California of peritoneal mesothelioma cancer.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, the university revealed on Friday.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
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This is in large part due to symptom overlap with other conditions like IBS, ovarian cysts, and pelvic inflammatory disease.—
Heidi Cope,
Health,
18 Feb. 2025
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Aside from noticeable hair loss at the temples and forehead, other signs of traction alopecia include thinning hair, scalp pain, and follicular cysts or small bumps on the scalp.—
Philipp Wehsack,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Polyp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polyp. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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