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Polyp
A mushroom-shaped growth arising from the inner lining of the digestive tract. Although most polyps are themselves benign, some polyps have a tendency to turn into cancers over time. Polyps in the colon are a risk factor for developing colon cancer.

Benign, Cancer, Colon



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