Cervical Squamous Intraepithelial Neoplasia

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A neoplastic process that affects the squamous epithelium of the cervix. It is classified as cervical squamous intraepithelial neoplasia 1, 2, or 3, according to the degree of squamous cell maturation and cellular atypia, and the number of mitotic figures.

**Synonyms:** - CIN - Cervical SIL - Cervical Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion - Cervix Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion - Cervix Uteri SIL - Cervix Uteri Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion - Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion of Cervix - Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion of Cervix Uteri - Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion of Uterine Cervix - Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion of the Cervix - Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion of the Cervix Uteri - Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion of the Uterine Cervix - Uterine Cervix SIL - Uterine Cervix Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion