Pap smear
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| Pap smear | |
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| 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 |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
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Pap smear (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
==Pap smear (overview)==