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surface epithelium

A skin-like layer of the lining of the uterus (endometrium)….

epithelium

Layers of cells covering internal and external surfaces of the body, including the ovaries.

epithelial ovarian cancer

Cancer that starts in the epithelium of the ovary.

superficial skin cancer

Cancer that only affects cells on the surface of the top layer of the skin. Not invasive….

polyp

A projecting growth from a surface in the body, such as the large bowel. Most polyps are benign, but they can become malignant….

human papillomavirus (HPV)

A group of viruses that can cause infection in the skin surface of different areas of the body including the genitals. Some strains increase the risk of cancer, including cervical cancer. Also called a wart virus.

emphysema

A non-cancerous condition in which the alveoli of the lungs are enlarged and damaged. It reduces the lung’s surface area, causing breathing difficulties.

cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)

Abnormal changes in the surface layers of the cervix. These changes are not cancer but are precancerous cells. Also called dysplasia.