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What is dysplasia?

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  1. Dr. John A. Chabot
     
    Dr. John A. Chabot of Columbia University Department of Surgery answered:

    Dysplasia is a term used in pathology to refer to an abnormality in maturation of cells within a tissue. This generally consists of an expansion of immature cells, with a corresponding decrease in the number and location of mature cells.

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    Dysplasia is a term used in pathology to refer to an abnormality in maturation of cells within a tissue. This generally consists of an expansion of immature cells, with a corresponding decrease in the number and location of mature cells. More
  2. Healthwise
     
    Healthwise answered:
    Dysplasia is the term used for cells that have changed and grown or developed abnormally. Typically it means that the cells are at increased risk for developing into cancer.
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    Dysplasia is the term used for cells that have changed and grown or developed abnormally. Typically it means that the cells are at increased risk for developing into cancer. More

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