Adenocarcinoma in situ
| Adenocarcinoma in situ | |
|---|---|
| Term | Adenocarcinoma in situ |
| Short definition | Adenocarcinoma in situ (A-deh-noh-KAR-sih-NOH-muh in SY-too) A condition in which abnormal cells are found in the glandular tissue that lines certain internal organs and produces and releases substances such as mucus, digestive juices, and other fluids in the body. These abnormal cells can become cancerous and spread to nearby normal tissue. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Adenocarcinoma in situ - (pronounced) (A-deh-noh-KAR-sih-NOH-muh in SY-too) A condition in which abnormal cells are found in the glandular tissue that lines certain internal organs and produces and releases substances such as mucus, digestive juices, and other fluids in the body. These abnormal cells can become cancerous and spread to nearby normal tissue. Adenocarcinoma in situ most commonly occurs in the cervix and lungs. Also called AIS
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