laboratory method of obtaining secretions from the cervix for the examination of cast-off epithelial cells to detect the presence of cancer. The Pap ... [4 related articles]
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A procedure in which cells are scraped from the cervix for examination under a microscope. It is used to detect cancer and changes that may lead to cancer. A Pap smear can also show conditions, such as infection or inflammation, that are not cancer. Also called Pap test and Papanicolaou test.
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A test where cells are swabbed from the cervix to determine any abnormalities and check for malignancy.
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(Papanicolao) a special stain performed usually on a smear taken from the neck of the womb - the cervix. ... (16 Dec 1997) ...
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(pap) Pap test Papanicolaou test.
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A routine medical test to check for abnormalities in the cells of a woman's cervix
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. a smear of vaginal or cervical cells obtained for cytological study. Synonyms: Papanicolaou smear
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Our Pap Smear Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Pap Smear Pap Smear: A screening test for cervical cancer based on the examination under the microscope of cells collected from the cervix, smeared on a slide and specially stained to reveal premalignant (before cancer) and malignant (cancer) changes as well ...
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A common medical test that is used to detect cancer or other abnormalities in the cells of a female's cervix. A doctor will generally perfom a pap smear during the first prenatal visit. Synonym(s): Pap Test
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A specimen of vaginal or cervical cells placed on a slide and examined under the microscope for abnormal development.
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a test in which cells are scraped off the cervix and examined for abnormalities; used to detect changes that might precede cervical cancer and to diagnose viral infections such as herpes simplex
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Routine screening test that evaluates presence of premalignant or cancerous conditions of the cervix.
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Routine screening test that evaluates presence of premalignant or cancerous conditions of the cervix.
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A routine medical test to check for abnormalities in the cells of a woman's cervix. A pap smear is usually performed at the first prenatal visit.
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