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Recent Examples of polyp
Any type of bleeding disorder, such as gastrointestinal bleeding, polyps and cancer, can aggravate iron deficiency, says von Drygalski.
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Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
This is true communal living, as the polyps can share food and nutrients with others in the colony.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
The polyps later morph into the recognizable, free-floating jellyfish forms known as medusas.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Cash had polyps on her vocal cords removed that left her unable to sing for years.
—Pam Windsor, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
This is true communal living, as the polyps can share food and nutrients with others in the colony.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
The polyps later morph into the recognizable, free-floating jellyfish forms known as medusas.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Cash had polyps on her vocal cords removed that left her unable to sing for years.
—Pam Windsor, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polyp
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Doctors are warning patients who have a family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma and multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome Type 2 not to take the medication due to possible complications.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
24 Dec. 2024
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In recent years, many researchers have been focused on DCIS: ductal carcinoma in situ, the earliest stage of cancer that in most cases remains in the milk ducts and does not invade other tissues.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
12 Dec. 2024
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It is typically associated with gastrointestinal malignancies, as well as: Bladder cancer Colon cancer Gastric adenocarcinoma6 Kidney cancer4 Liver cancer Lymphoma Stomach cancer3 Acanthosis Nigricans in Different Skin Tones AN can present differently depending on skin tone.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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Lynch spent his years making films that seeded purity with malignancy, machismo with vulnerability, teenage love with mythic importance.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
17 Jan. 2025
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In 2022, Mellencamp was diagnosed with stage II melanoma, which was promptly removed.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
12 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, 132,000 melanoma skin cancers occur globally each year, with Australia — where Chambers resides — having one of the highest incidence and mortality rates.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Vitale, one of the most recognizable voices in US sports announcing known for his bombastic style and love of the game, had previously had lengthy battles with lymphoma, vocal cord and lymph node cancer.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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Manas will use artificial intelligence to try and accelerate the drug discovery process, starting with new treatments for aggressive cancers like prostate cancer, lymphoma and triple-negative breast cancer.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
2 Feb. 2025
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On Friday morning, Auburn outfielder Cade Belyeu lost his mother Staci to cancer.—
Mitch Light,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Firings in recent days at the Department of Veterans Affairs include researchers working on cancer treatment, opioid addiction, prosthetics and burn pit exposure, according to U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.).—
Steve Peoples,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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While other treatments may be effective at shrinking fibroids and cysts, which marijuana will not do, medical cannabis may relieve pain associated with those conditions, said board co-chair Dr. Leslie Mendoza Temple.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2025
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Ovarian cysts: Hormonal IUDs may lead to the formation of ovarian cysts, which are usually small and resolve without requiring treatment.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Polyp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polyp. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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