It may or may not be a precancerous indication associated with later malignancy, but the level of appropriate concern is highly dependent on the context with which it is diagnosed. Atypia can be caused by an infection or irritation if diagnosed in a Pap smear, for example. In the uterus it is more likely to be precancerous. For example, already di...
State of being not typical or normal. In medicine, atypia is an abnormality in cells in tissue.
State of being not typical. ... Synonym: atypism. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(a-tip´e-ә) deviation from the normal or typical state.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ā-tip′ē-ă Definitions: 1. State of being not typical. Synonyms: atypism