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adenomatous

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A genetic syndrome such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)external icon or hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (Lynch syndrome).

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(pathology) Of or pertaining to adenoma

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adjective

(pathology) Of or pertaining to adenoma

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for adenomatous.

adjective

(pathology) Of or pertaining to adenoma

Example sentences

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A genetic syndrome such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)external icon or hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (Lynch syndrome).

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Well if you have the FAP (Familial Adenomatous Polyposis) gene then the action is to get your colon removed during adolescence, 20 years before you certainly die of colon cancer.

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The destruction complex comprises the tumor suppressor adenomatous polyposis coli (APC), the axin scaffold protein, and two Ser/Thr kinases: glycogen synthase kinase 3 (GSK3) β and casein kinase 1 (CK1).

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There are several conditions that do this: multiple endocrine neoplasia (types 1 and 2), li fraumeni syndrome (a p53 mutation), familial adenomatous polyposis (apc mutation), hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer and a handful of others.

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How do you use adenomatous in a sentence?

A genetic syndrome such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)external icon or hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (Lynch syndrome).

What does adenomatous mean?

(pathology) Of or pertaining to adenoma

What part of speech is adenomatous?

adenomatous is commonly used as adjective.