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Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer
HNPCC stands for hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer. It is an inherited syndrome that puts people at a greater risk for developing different types of cancer (including cancer of the colon or uterus) before they turn 60.

Cancer, Colon, Polyposis, Syndrome, Uterus

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