Curettage, curettage of the lining of the uterus. Implies that there will be removed superficial tissues. Atypical cells: Abnormal cells, cells with a different look than usual. May be harmless, but can also result from cell changes. Biopsy: Tissue sample, a piece of tissue is removed and sent for microscopic examination. Used for diagnostics. Carcinoma in situ (CIS): Localized cell changes that do not grow into the deeper layer and is not carcinogenic but a precursor. Cell Change: Cells that are different, but have not developed into cancer cells. Cervical abrasion: scraping from the cervix. Columnar: epithelium with cylindrical cells. Seems the cervix. Cyst: Medical term for liquid-filled process can be either benign (benign) or malignant (malignant) Cytotoxic agents (cytotoxic […]
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