Polyp (medicine)A polyp is an abnormal growth of tissue projecting from a mucous membrane. Polyps are commonly found in the colon, stomach, nose, ear, sinus(es), urinary bladder, and uterus. They may also occur elsewhere in the body where there are mucous membranes, including the cervix, vocal folds, and small intestine.
List of -ectomiesThe surgical terminology suffix -ectomy was taken from Greek εκ-τομια = "act of cutting out". It means surgical removal of something, usually from inside the body. AAdenectomy is the surgical removal of a gland.Adenoidectomy is the surgical removal of the adenoids, also known as the pharyngeal tonsils.Adrenalectomy is the removal of one or both adrenal glands.
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