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What is the mechanism by which polyps form in the intestine?
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Neoplasia: Polyps commonly occur in the colon and are a precursor to cancer. Briefly, polyps form because cell growth in an area exceeds the loss of cells. See this site for more info. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/colonicpolyps.html.
Answered 5/14/2013
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