Dictionary of Cancer Terms
View in Spanish: NIC 3
CIN 3
Abnormal cells are found in the cervical epithelium (the innermost lining of the cervix). These abnormal cells may become cancer and spread into nearby normal tissue. Also called cervical squamous intraepithelial neoplasia 3 and stage 0 cervical carcinoma in situ.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.