| cervical |
The neck region where the vertebrae (bones of the spine) curve forward.
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| cervical intraepithelial neoplasia |
Dysplasia of the cervix epithelium, often premalignant (ie, precancerous), characterized by various degrees of hyperplasia, abnormal keratinization (forming horny epidermal tissue), and condylomata. Considerable evidence implicates human papilloma virus (HPV) in the development of CIN. Immunosuppression may also play an important role in facilitating infection or persistence of HPV in the genital tract and progression of HPV-induced neoplasia. See Condyloma; Neoplasm.
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| cervical cancer |
A neoplasm of the uterine cervix that can be detected in the early curable stage by the Papanicolaou (Pap) test. See Cervical Dysplasia; Cervix; Pap Smear.
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| cervical dysplasia |
Abnormality in the size, shape, and organization of adult cells of the cervix. Often a precursor lesion for cervical cancer. Studies indicate an increase in prevalence of cervical dysplasia among women living with HIV. Additional studies have documented that a higher prevalence is associated with greater immune suppression. HIV infection may also adversely affect the clinical course and treatment of cervical dysplasia and cancer.
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| cervical sinus |
ectodermal depression visible during embryonic development (approx carnegie stage 14-16), marks the region where 2nd pharyngeal arch has grown over 3rd and 4th arches.
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