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stage 0 disease (stayj … dih-ZEEZ)

 A group of abnormal cells that remain in the place where they first formed. They have not spread. These abnormal cells may become cancer and spread into nearby normal tissue. Also called carcinoma in situ.



Previous Definitions:stage 0 bladder carcinoma in situ, stage 0 breast carcinoma in situ, stage 0 cervical carcinoma in situ, stage 0 chronic lymphocytic leukemia, stage 0 colorectal carcinoma in situ
Next Definitions:stage 0 esophageal carcinoma in situ, stage 0 extrahepatic bile duct carcinoma in situ, stage 0 gallbladder carcinoma in situ, stage 0 gastric carcinoma in situ, stage 0 hypopharyngeal carcinoma in situ

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