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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
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