Pap smear

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A Pap smear is a medical test in which a small sample of cells is collected from the cervix (the opening of the uterus) and the surrounding area. This sample is then examined under a microscope to check for the presence of abnormal or potentially cancerous cells.
Usage
  • The term "Pap smear" is used as a countable noun to refer to the test procedure itself or the sample taken.
  • It is often used with verbs like and .
  • It is a standard part of preventive healthcare, primarily for women.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • It is recommended that women over 21 get a regular Pap smear.
    • The doctor sent the Pap smear to the lab for analysis.
    • Her last Pap smear results were normal.
Advanced Usage
  • "to come back abnormal/negative": Used to describe the test result.
    • Fortunately, her Pap smear came back negative.
  • "to screen for cervical cancer": Describes the primary purpose of the test.
    • A Pap smear is a procedure used to screen for cervical cancer.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pap test (n): A fully synonymous term for Pap smear.
    • She scheduled her annual Pap test.
  • Cervical smear (n): A more clinical synonym, commonly used in British English.
  • Cytology test (n): A broader category of tests examining cells, which includes a Pap smear.
Synonyms
  • Cervical screening: The broader process of checking for cervical cell changes.
  • Smear test: A common informal term, especially in British English.
Related Phrases
  • Pelvic exam: A broader physical examination of the female reproductive organs, during which a Pap smear is often performed.
    • During my pelvic exam, the doctor also did a Pap smear.
Noun
  1. a sample of secretions and superficial cells of the uterine cervix and uterus; examined with a microscope to detect any abnormal cells

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