AIS

A condition in which abnormal cells are found in the glandular tissue, which lines certain internal organs and makes and releases substances in the body, such as mucus, digestive juices, and other fluids. These abnormal cells may become cancer and spread into nearby normal tissue. AIS occurs most often in the cervix and lung. Also called adenocarcinoma in situ.

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