Abnormality of development; in pathology, alteration in size, shape, and organization of cells.
Refers to abnormality in development.
A pathological term meaning an appearance of abnormal cells.
Abnormal tissue development in a skin blemish (such as a mole) or in another area of the body that may develop into cancer if left untreated.
Alteration in size, shape, and organization of mature cells.
An abnormal development of a tissue.
General term for any abnormal change or development, as in the shape or size of cells.
Abnormal growth and development of tissue.
Abnormal cells that may precede the development of cancer. Dysplasia most often occurs in cells that reproduce rapidly. Dysplasia is classified as mild, moderate, or severe, depending on how abnormal the affected tissue appears under a microscope.
Abnormal cell changes that can occur in the cervix or the lining of the womb.
Any deviation from normal growth is referred to as an abnormality. This term encompasses deformities in various structures, such as the skull, as well as irregularities found in individual cells. Abnormal cell characteristics may involve variations in cell size, shape, and the rate at which they multiply.