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Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that forms within the tissues of the cervix.<ref name="1">Available at: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/cervical. Accessed March 18, 2014.</ref>The cervix connects the uterus with the vagina (birth cancal). <ref>1</ref>,<ref name="2">Available at: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cervicalcancer/detailedguide/cervical-cancer-what-is-cervical-cancer. Accessed March 18, 2014.</ref> The endocervix is the portion of the cervix closest to the uterus whereas the exocervix or ectocervix is closest to the vagina.<ref>2</ref> The cervix is covered in two main types of cells: squamous cells found on the exocervix, and glandular cells on the endocervix.<ref>2</ref> Squamous and glandular cells come together at the area known as the transformation zone. It is here where most cervical cancers originate.<ref>2</ref> Gradually, the normal cells lining this area develop pre-cancerous changes that change into cancer.<ref>2</ref> Cervical cancer typically grows at a slow rate and presents asymptomatically. Therefore, it is recommended to receive routine Pap smears to test for changes in the lining of the cervix and/or the development of cancerous cells.<ref>1</ref><br><br> | |||
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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
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tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title The endocervix is the portion of the cervix closest to the uterus whereas the exocervix or ectocervix is closest to the vagina.[2] The cervix is covered in two main types of cells: squamous cells found on the exocervix, and glandular cells on the endocervix.[3] Squamous and glandular cells come together at the area known as the transformation zone. It is here where most cervical cancers originate.[4] Gradually, the normal cells lining this area develop pre-cancerous changes that change into cancer.[5] Cervical cancer typically grows at a slow rate and presents asymptomatically. Therefore, it is recommended to receive routine Pap smears to test for changes in the lining of the cervix and/or the development of cancerous cells.[6]
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