CIN 2

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-001772",
  "term": "CIN 2",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A cervical biopsy finding that means moderately abnormal cells were found on the surface of the cervix. CIN 2 is usually caused by infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). CIN 2 is not cancer but may become cancer and spread to nearby normal tissue if not treated. Treatment for CIN 2 may include cryotherapy, laser therapy, loop electrosurgical procedure (LEEP), or cone biopsy to remove or destroy the abnormal tissue. CIN 2 is sometimes called high-grade or moderate dysplasia. Also called cervical squamous intraepithelial neoplasia 2.",
  "synonyms": [
    "cervical squamous intraepithelial neoplasia 2"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/cin-2/"
}