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Is cervical cancer and cervicitis the same thing?
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No: Cervical cancer refers to a tumor that is originating from the cervix whereas cervicitis refers to inflammation of the cervix.
Answered 12/10/2020
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NO: Cervicitis is an inflammation of the cervix that can be caused by infection or just non-specific inflammation.
Answered 12/10/2020
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