prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia

Definition of prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia

prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia

(prah-STA-tik IN-truh-eh-pih-THEE-lee-ul NEE-oh-PLAY-zhuh)
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.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms