📋Overview
Cervical cancer is a malignant tumor arising from the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It is primarily caused by persistent infection with high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV). Modern terminology focuses on cervical cancer rather than older or less specific terms. It is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide, with screening and HPV vaccination playing key roles in prevention.
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