Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,761,425,126 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

transformation zone

   Also found in: Acronyms 0.02 sec.
transformation zone
Gynecology The area of actively maturing epithelium between the current squamocolumnar junction–SCJ and the original squamous epithelium Composition Intermingled squamous and columnar epithelium–squamous metaplasia, islands of columnar epithelium, gland openings, Nabothian cyst; > 90% of neoplasia arises from the TZ; cervical colposcopy is inadequate unless the TZ is fully visualized; its location varies in relation to the ectocervix and endocervix, related to Pt age and degree of squamous metaplasia. See CIN.


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in
 
Medical browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Medical Dictionary
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.