Related Terms • SIL • CIN • squamous cell • HPV

Definition: abnormal cell growth that is generally considered to be precancerous when it occurs in the female reproductive system

Pronunciation: dis PLAY zhea• (noun)

Also Known As: squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL), cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia (VAIN), intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN), precancer, premalignant cancer, preinvasive cancer

Common Misspellings: dysplacia, displasia, displacia

Related Resources:

Dysplasia 101

A Guide to the Treatment of Cervical Dysplasia

Q&A's about Dysplasia and HPV

 

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