A glossary of medical terms related to cervical cancer.
Medical definition of the term "acute".
Medical definition of the term chronic.
Medical definition of dysplasia, a condition that can affect the cervix
Definition of HGSIL, a categorization of an abnormal Pap smear result.
Medical definition of ectocervix, part of the cervix found in the female resproductive system.
Definition of cervical os, an anatomical medical term.
Learn more about a colposcopy exam, a type of exam used in diagnosing cervical abnormalities.
Medical definition of cervix, part of the reproductive system in the female body.
Learn more about alopecia that occurs during chemotherapy.
Medical definition of cytotechnologist, a type of medical professional.
Medical definition of an oncologist, a specialist in the medical profession.
Medical definition of endocervical curettage, commonly known as an ECC in gynecology.
Medical definition of speculum, a medical instrument used in women's health care.
Medical definition of adjuvant therapy, a medical term used in oncology.
Medical definition of pathologist, a medical professional who is vital in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Medical definition of symptomatic, a term related to diseases and conditions.
Medical definition of asymptomatic, a term related to diseases and conditions.
Medical defintion of ASCUS, a type of abnormal Pap smear result.
Medical definition of brachytherapy, a treatment method for several kinds of cancer, including cervical cancer.
Medical definition of a foley catheter.
Medical definition of neoadjuvant therapy in layman's terms.
Definition of colpscope, an instrument used during a colposcpy.
Medical definition if 'vulva'.
Medical definition of 'trnaformation zone', a term that related to the cervix.