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Atypia is a pathologic term for a structural abnormality in a cell i.e. it is used to describe atypical cells. Atypia: Etymology: Gk a + typos without type; a condition of being irregular or nonstandard. 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.