Nabothian Follicle (Noun)
Meaning
A cyst that forms in the nabothian glands of the uterine cervix.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- A nabothian follicle is a benign cyst that forms in the nabothian glands of the uterine cervix.
- The nabothian follicle is usually asymptomatic and only discovered during a routine pelvic exam.
- During colposcopy, the doctor noticed a small nabothian follicle on the surface of the cervix.
- The nabothian follicle is typically filled with a thick, yellowish secretion that can be expressed during a biopsy.
- The presence of a nabothian follicle does not increase the risk of cervical cancer, but it can be a source of confusion during Pap smear interpretation.