dysplastic
Speech parts
1. dysplastic - Noun
2. dysplastic - Adjective
Meaning
relating to or evidencing dysplasia
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According to the National Cancer Institute (NIH), doctors believe that, when part of a series or syndrome of multiple moles, dysplastic nevi are more likely than ordinary moles to develop into the most virulent type of skin cancer called melanoma.
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia is a possible result of the biopsy, and represents dysplastic changes that may eventually progress to invasive cancer. citation Most cases of cervical cancer are detected in this way, without having caused any symptoms.
Some strong indications that this is so (but falling short of proof), are: *The relative lack of moles on the buttocks of people with dysplastic nevi.
Extra care and caution should be rendered when examining such individuals as they might have multiple melanomas and severely dysplastic nevi.
Like typical moles, dysplastic nevi can be flat or raised.
Somewhat surprisingly, this also applies to those with dysplastic nevi.