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Central Nervous System (CNS)
The part of the nervous system made up of the brain, spinal
cord, and spinal nerves. These serve as the main processing
C center for the whole nervous system and together control all the
workings of the body. HIV can infect and damage parts of the
central nervous system.

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
A clear, colorless fluid that fills the spaces in the brain and the central
canal of the spinal cord as well as the spaces between nerve cells.

Cervical Cancer
A condition in which a cancerous growth (also called a malignancy)
develops on the lower portion of the uterus (cervix).
See Also: Cervical Dysplasia
Pap Smear
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Cervical Dysplasia
The abnormal growth of cervical cells, usually with no symptoms. It
can be detected by a Pap smear, and treatment can prevent it from
progressing to cervical cancer.
See Also: Cervical Cancer
Pap Smear
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN)
A general term for the growth of abnormal cells on the surface of
the cervix. Numbers from 1 to 3 may be used to describe how
much of the cervix contains abnormal cells.
See Also: Cervical Dysplasia

Cervix
The lower, narrow end of the uterus that forms a canal between the
uterus and vagina.

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