Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
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Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (pronounced: ser-vi-kal in-tra-ep-i-thee-lee-al nee-o-pla-zia) is a term used to describe certain abnormal changes that can occur in cells on the surface of the cervix. These changes are not cancerous, but they can lead to cancer if not treated.
Etymology
The term "Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia" is derived from the following words: "Cervical" (from the Latin cervix, meaning "neck"), "Intraepithelial" (from the Greek intra, meaning "within", and epithelium, meaning "tissue that covers organs"), and "Neoplasia" (from the Greek neo, meaning "new", and plasis, meaning "formation").
Related Terms
- Cervix: The lower, narrow end of the uterus that forms a canal between the uterus and vagina.
- Neoplasia: The process that results in the formation of a neoplasm (a new, often uncontrolled growth of tissue).
- Dysplasia: An abnormal type of excessive cell proliferation characterized by loss of normal tissue arrangement and cellular structure.
- Carcinoma: A type of cancer that starts in cells that make up the skin or the tissue lining organs, such as the liver or kidneys.
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV): A group of more than 200 related viruses, some of which are spread through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Several types of HPV can lead to cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and cervical cancer.
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