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Glossary

A glossary of medical terms related to cervical cancer.

Acute

Medical definition of the term "acute".

Chronic

Medical definition of the term chronic.

Dysplasia

Medical definition of dysplasia, a condition that can affect the cervix

HGSIL

Definition of HGSIL, a categorization of an abnormal Pap smear result.

Ectocervix

Medical definition of ectocervix, part of the cervix found in the female resproductive system.

Cervical Os

Definition of cervical os, an anatomical medical term.

Colposcopy

Learn more about a colposcopy exam, a type of exam used in diagnosing cervical abnormalities.

Cervix

Medical definition of cervix, part of the reproductive system in the female body.

Alopecia

Learn more about alopecia that occurs during chemotherapy.

Cytotechnologist

Medical definition of cytotechnologist, a type of medical professional.

Oncologist

Medical definition of an oncologist, a specialist in the medical profession.

Endocervical Curettage

Medical definition of endocervical curettage, commonly known as an ECC in gynecology.

Speculum

Medical definition of speculum, a medical instrument used in women's health care.

Adjuvant Therapy

Medical definition of adjuvant therapy, a medical term used in oncology.

Pathologist

Medical definition of pathologist, a medical professional who is vital in cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Symptomatic

Medical definition of symptomatic, a term related to diseases and conditions.

Asymptomatic

Medical definition of asymptomatic, a term related to diseases and conditions.

ASCUS

Medical defintion of ASCUS, a type of abnormal Pap smear result.

Brachytherapy

Medical definition of brachytherapy, a treatment method for several kinds of cancer, including cervical cancer.

Foley Catheter

Medical definition of a foley catheter.

Neoadjuvant Therapy

Medical definition of neoadjuvant therapy in layman's terms.

Colposcope

Definition of colpscope, an instrument used during a colposcpy.

Vulva

Medical definition if 'vulva'.

Transformation Zone

Medical definition of 'trnaformation zone', a term that related to the cervix.
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