Precancerous condition
Precancerous condition
A precancerous condition (pronunciation: pre-can-ser-ous con-di-tion) is a state of abnormal tissue growth that has the potential to develop into cancer. These conditions are not cancerous themselves, but they may become cancerous if left untreated.
Etymology
The term "precancerous" is derived from the Latin prefix "pre-" meaning "before", and the word "cancer", which is derived from the Greek word "karkinos", meaning "crab". The term "condition" comes from the Latin "conditio", which means "agreement" or "situation".
Related Terms
- Dysplasia: This is a type of precancerous condition where there is an abnormal growth or development of cells.
- Hyperplasia: This is a condition characterized by the excessive growth of cells in an organ or tissue.
- Neoplasia: This is a term used to describe abnormal growth of cells, which can be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
- Metaplasia: This is a condition where one type of cell is replaced by another type of cell, which is not normal for that tissue.
- Carcinoma in situ: This is a type of cancer that is in its earliest stage. It has not spread beyond the layer of cells where it started.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Precancerous condition
- Wikipedia's article - Precancerous condition
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