Pap smear


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Pap smear

 (păp)
n.
A test for cancer, especially of the female genital tract, in which a smear of exfoliated cells is specially stained and examined under a microscope for pathological changes. Also called Pap test.
[After George Papanicolaou (1883-1962), Greek-born American pathologist and cytologist.]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.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
Pap test, Papanicolaou test, smear test - a method of examining stained cells in a cervical smear for early diagnosis of uterine cancer
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Translations
výtěr z děložního hrdla
smear-test
papa-koe
papa test
塗沫検査
도말 표본 검사
cellprov
การตรวจภายใน
xét nghiệm phết tế bào cổ tử cung

Pap smear

[ˈpæpˌsmɪəʳ] Pap test [ˈpæpˌtest] N → frotis m (cervical)
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

Pap smear

, Pap test
n (esp US Med: = cervical smear) → Pap-Test m
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

Pap smear

→ فَحْصُ عُنْقِ الرَّحْم výtěr z děložního hrdla smear-test Abstrich τεστ Παπανικολάου citología papa-koe frottis papa test Pap test 塗沫検査 도말 표본 검사 uitstrijkje celleprøve wymaz papanicolau мазок со слизистой оболочки шейки матки cellprov การตรวจภายใน Pap smear testi xét nghiệm phết tế bào cổ tử cung 宫颈涂片检查
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Pap smear

V. smear.
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A new test for cervical cancer was found to detect all of the cancers in a randomized clinical screening trial of 15,744 women, outperforming both the current Pap smear and human papillomavirus (HPV) test at a reduced cost.
New Test Predicts Cervical Cancer with High Accuracy
By a PAP smear test early cervical epithelial changes can be identified, which is a primary screening test for detection of precancerous lesions in cervix and early stage of invasive cervical cancer.
CERVICAL SMEARS--STUDY DONE IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
A trial conducted in Canada pitted the new 'epigenetics-based' test against Pap smear and HPV tests with women aged 25-65 as the subjects.
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We sought to improve the quality of Pap smear screening in the Tshwane Department of Health (DoH) facilities using two targeted QI activities.
A two-step quality-improvement intervention to address Pap smear quality at public health facilities in South Africa
For diagnosis of trichomoniasis, different methods have been used, such as, wet mount, culture, Papanicolaou smear, Pap smear, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and serological tests.
Review of Trichomonas vaginalis in Iran, Based on Epidemiological Situation
The age-adjusted rate of women aged 18 years and over who reported having had a Pap smear in the past 3 years dropped from 81.3% in 2000 to 70.2% in 2015.
Use of pap smears, mammography on the decline
Keywords: HPV, Risk factors of cervical cancer, Pap smear, Screening, Cervix carcinoma.
Cervical cancer in Pakistan: A review
Lesbian women are less likely than their heterosexual counterparts to obtain a regular Pap smear, according to new research.
Disparities in Pap screening for lesbians
In a Pap smear or Pap test, a sample of cells is taken from a person's cervix or vagina.
Gyno Paps aren't just for cis women: if you have a vagina, you probably need a Pap exam
A literature search was performed using PubMed and MEDLINE databases, with search terms "HIV-positive," "elderly," "over 65," "cervical screening," and "pap smears." No studies were found that describe serial Pap smear screening in this unique population.
Women Living with HIV over Age of 65: Cervical Cancer Screening in a Unique and Growing Population
Patients with normal cytology are recommended to have a repeat Pap smear in 12 months if HIV is positive or two to three years if HIV is negative [7].
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