In medicine, a polypectomy is the surgical removal of an abnormal growth of tissue called a polyp. A polyp that is external, on the skin, can be removed by straightforward excision, while internal polyps such as those found in the colon are typically removed through endoscopic techniques.
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In medicine, a polypectomy is the surgical removal of an abnormal growth of tissue called a polyp.
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