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| Noncancerous growth of the cells lining the internal and external surfaces of the prostate gland. Having high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia may increase the risk of developing prostate cancer. Also called PIN. |
Previous Definitions: | prostate cancer, prostate-specific antigen, prostate-specific antigen test, prostatectomy, prostatic acid phosphatase | Next Definitions: | prostatitis, prostatocystectomy, prosthesis, prosthodontist, prostration |
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