vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia

Definition of vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia

vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia

(VA-jih-nul IN-truh-eh-pih-THEE-lee-ul NEE-oh-PLAY-zhuh)
Abnormal cells are found in tissue lining the vagina (birth canal). These abnormal cells may become cancer and spread into the vaginal wall. Also called VAIN.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms