Abnormal development of immature squamous EPITHELIAL CELLS of the UTERINE CERVIX, a term used to describe premalignant cytological changes in the cervical EPITHELIUM. These atypical cells do not penetrate the epithelial BASEMENT MEMBRANE.
Synonyms: Dysplasia, Cervix, Cervix Dysplasia, Dysplasia, Uterine Cervical, Cervical Dysplasia, Uterine, Uterine Cervical Dysplasia
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2006; see CERVIX DYSPLASIA 1984-2005, see CERVIX NEOPLASMS 1977-1983 ,2006(1984); use CERVIX NEOPLASMS 1977-1983
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D002578