prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia

noun

: the formation of atypical epithelial cells in the prostate gland that are believed to be early precursors of adenocarcinoma
abbreviation PIN

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“Prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/prostatic%20intraepithelial%20neoplasia. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

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