Cervical Dysplasia Definition & Overview

Definition

Dysplasia is abnormal growth or development. In cervical dysplasia, it happens in the cells covering the surface of the cervix. In some cases this may be a precancerous change. If not treated, it may lead to cervical cancer .

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