Definisjon av Pap smear

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Noun

Pap smear - a sample of secretions and superficial cells of the uterine cervix and uterus; examined with a microscope to detect any abnormal cells
cervical smear, Papanicolaou smear
cytologic smear, cytosmear, smear a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope
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Pap smear - A screening test to detect pre-cancerous and cancerous cells by taking a sample ‘smear’ of cells from the cervix.

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  • Pap smear
    A method for the early detection of cancer and other abnormalities of the female genital tract. A Pap smear is done by placing a speculum in the vagina, locating the cervix, and then scraping a thin layer of cells from the cervix. The cells are placed on a slide, sent to a laboratory, and analyzed for abnormalities.

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