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Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2/3
Pronunciation
Definition 1
Abnormal cells are found on the surface of the cervix. Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2/3 is usually caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) and is found when a cervical biopsy is done. Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2/3 has features of CIN 2 and CIN 3. It is not cancer, but may become cancer and spread to nearby normal tissue if not treated. Treatment for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2/3 may include cryotherapy, laser therapy, loop electrosurgical procedure (LEEP), or cone biopsy to remove or destroy the abnormal tissue. Also called CIN 2/3. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A neoplastic process in the cervix characterized by morphologic features of both moderate and severe intraepithelial neoplasia. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
A condition in which abnormal cells grow on the thin layer of tissue that covers the cervix (the lower, narrow end of the uterus). These abnormal cells are not malignant (cancer) but may become cancer. CIN 2/3 has features of CIN 2 and CIN 3. (NCI Dictionary)
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