| nasal polyp | <otolaryngology> A projection of the mucosa lining the nasal and paranasal sinuses that is rounded and elongated within the nasal cavity. A common cause for nasal airway obstruction in patients who suffer from allergic sinusitis. They are found more commonly in those with chronic allergic rhinitis or sinusitis. Large nasal polyps can interfere with nasal breathing and are often removed surgically to improve breathing and decrease chronic allergic symptoms. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| dental polyp | hyperplastic pulpitis |
| duodenal polyp | Pedunculated growths in the lining of the duodenum (first part of the small intestine). (27 Sep 1997) |
| inflammatory polyp | A projecting mass of granulation tissue, large numbers of which may develop in ulcerative colitis; may become covered by regenerating epithelium. Synonym: inflammatory polyp. (05 Mar 2000) |
| osseous polyp | A polyp consisting in part of bony tissue. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tooth polyp | hyperplastic pulpitis |
| endometrial polyp | <gynaecology> A benign growth on the lining of the uterus (endometrium) that are many times asymptomatic. When symptoms occur they will usually include light bleeding between periods, post-coital bleeding, abnormally heavy or prolonged menses, pelvic cramps and a foul-smelling vaginal discharge. (07 Apr 1998) |
| juvenile polyp | A smoothly rounded mucosal hamartoma of the large bowel, which may be multiple and cause rectal bleeding, especially in the first decade of life; it is not precancerous. Synonym: retention polyp. (05 Mar 2000) |
| fibrinous polyp | A misnomer for a mass of fibrin retained within the uterine cavity after childbirth. (05 Mar 2000) |
| fibroepithelial polyp | A polypoid outgrowth of both epidermis and dermal fibrovascular tissue, common terminology for any small benign cutaneous lesion. Synonym: acrochordon, fibroepithelial polyp, fibroma molle, senile fibroma, soft wart. (05 Mar 2000) |
| fibrous polyp | A polyp consisting chiefly of cellular fibrous tissue, frequently with foci of fairly dense collagen or hyaline material (or both). (05 Mar 2000) |
| fleshy polyp | A polyp that consists of benign neoplastic tissue derived from nonstriated (smooth) muscle. Synonym: fleshy polyp. (05 Mar 2000) |
| laryngeal polyp | A polyp projecting from the surface of one of the vocal cords. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lipomatous polyp | A polyp consisting chiefly of adipose tissue, lipoma that bulges from the surface or is attached by means of a stalk. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphoid polyp | Benign polyp consisting of aggregates of lymphocytes in the rectum. (05 Mar 2000) |