Definition: a broad term used to describe the abnormal changes of cells or tissue. Cervical dysplasia refers to abnormal precancerous changes to the cervix. Abnormal changes can range from mild to severe and are detected through a routine Pap smear.
Although untreated cervical dysplasia may lead to cervical cancer in some cases, having cervical dysplasia does not mean a person has cervical cancer or will even develop the disease.
Although untreated cervical dysplasia may lead to cervical cancer in some cases, having cervical dysplasia does not mean a person has cervical cancer or will even develop the disease.
Pronunciation: dis-PLAY-zhuh
