Adenomatous Polyps (also known as Adenomatous Polyp, Polyp, Adenomatous): Benign neoplasms derived from glandular epithelium. (From Stedman, 25th ed)

NIH MeSH · D018256Diseases

Adenomatous Polyps

Also known asAdenomatous Polyp · Polyp, Adenomatous · Polyps, Adenomatous

Definition

Benign neoplasms derived from glandular epithelium. (From Stedman, 25th ed)

MeSH classification

  • C04.557.470.035.215

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Common questions about Adenomatous Polyps

What does Adenomatous Polyps mean in medicine?
Benign neoplasms derived from glandular epithelium. (From Stedman, 25th ed) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Adenomatous Polyps known by any other names?
Yes. Adenomatous Polyps is also referred to as Adenomatous Polyp, Polyp, Adenomatous, Polyps, Adenomatous in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Adenomatous Polyps sit in the medical classification?
Adenomatous Polyps falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C04.557.470.035.215). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D018256) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗