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Papanicolaou smear

Papanicolaou smear Meaning & Definition
Papanicolaou smear Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Papanicolaou smear?

[n] a sample of secretions and superficial cells of the uterine cervix and uterus; examined with a microscope to detect any abnormal cells

Synonyms | Synonyms for Papanicolaou smear: cervical smear | Pap smear

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See Also | cytologic smear | cytosmear | Pap test | Papanicolaou test | smear | smear test

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