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{{Definitions
|Term=Pap smear
|Term=Pap smear
|Short definition=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
|Short definition=PAP - An enzyme produced by the prostate. It can be found in elevated amounts in men with prostate cancer
|Type=Medical term
|Type=Cancer terms
|Specialty=General
|Specialty=Oncology
|Language=English
|Language=English
|Source=AMA
|Source=NCI
}}
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{{PAGENAME}} (definition) 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<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]
Pap smear - {{Pronunciation}} procedure that uses a small brush to gently remove cells from the surface of the cervix and the area around it so they can be examined under a microscope for cervical cancer, or cell changes that can lead to cervical cancer. A Pap test can also help find other conditions, such as infection or inflammation. It is usually done at the same time as a pelvic exam and can also be done at the same time as testing for certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). Also called Pap smear and Papanicolaou test {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]

Latest revision as of 21:10, 10 January 2023

Pap smear
TermPap smear
Short definitionPAP - An enzyme produced by the prostate. It can be found in elevated amounts in men with prostate cancer. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Pap smear - (pronounced) procedure that uses a small brush to gently remove cells from the surface of the cervix and the area around it so they can be examined under a microscope for cervical cancer, or cell changes that can lead to cervical cancer. A Pap test can also help find other conditions, such as infection or inflammation. It is usually done at the same time as a pelvic exam and can also be done at the same time as testing for certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). Also called Pap smear and Papanicolaou test

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