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Pedunculated polyp
Pedunculated polyp A polyp attached by a thin stalk (peduncle).
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Polyp
A growth that projects from the lining of mucous membrane, such as the intestine.
Stalk
A stem. Usually refers to the pituitary stalk that connects the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus.
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Pedunculated
Elevated, as on a stem (peduncle).
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Resembling a polyp.
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