hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer

hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer
= HNPCC
an inherited disorder in which there is an increased incidence of colorectal polyp formation, although to a lesser extent than in familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). HNPCC has also been associated with other types of tumour, particularly ovarian tumours.

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