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This is a very specific diagnosis of an abnormal Pap smear considered precancerous. When you receive this diagnosis, it means that the squamous epithelial cells found in the cervix have taken on ...

Cervical dysplasia is the presence of abnormal cells on the surface of the cervix (the opening of the uterus). Cervical dysplasia isn't cancer but it is considered a precancerous condition ... during ...

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A Pap smear, also known as a Pap test, involves collecting cells from your cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus.