Papanicolaou smear
Papanicolaou smear · Papanicolaou smears
Synonym of Pap smearSynonym of Pap smear.
Meaning
1 sensesSynonym of Pap smear.
More definitions
- a sample of secretions and superficial cells of the uterine cervix and uterus; examined with a microscope to detect any abnormal cells
Forms
plural: Papanicolaou smears| Singular | Papanicolaou smear |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a sample of secretions and superficial cells of the uterine cervix and uterus; examined with a microscope to detect any abnormal cells:cervical smearPap smear
See also
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