What is the definition or description of: colonic polyps?

Prevention is key: Once you have been identified as a person in whom adenomas (pre-cancerous polyps) develop: 1) first remove the polyps; 2) schedule surveillance to rule out new polyp development; 3) prevention by behavior & diet. Simply stated, polyps are growths in the colon lining of varying size, shape, and cancer risk (most are benign, but you don't want to miss the one that's not).