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Terms that are on use on this site as well as general cancer-related words and definitions.
There are 81 entries in this glossary.
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| DNA |
Deoxyribonucleic acid. This is the genetic material in the nucleus of a cell. It is composed of long chains of molecules called nucleotides. The specific sequence of a segment of these nucleotides codes for a specific cell function. This segment is a gene. (see GENE)
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| dysplasia |
Pronounced "dis play sha" or "dis play see ah". This is a general term which means abnormal growth process or maturation of cells in the skin lining of the organ involved. In gynecologic conditions, this usually means cervical skin or squamous epithelial lining. Dysplasia is graded from 1 to 3, denoting partial vs. full involvement by abnormal cells in the lining. These changes are also referred to as intraepithelial neoplasia Grade I, II, and III. A grade III intraepithelial neoplasia, or a carcinoma-in-situ is considered a premalignant change that can progress to a cancer. Dysplasias are diagnosed by microscopic examination of a biopsy. (see SQUAMOUS EPITHELIUM).
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