Papanicolaou test
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Term | Papanicolaou test |
Short definition | 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. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
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Papanicolaou test - (pronounced) (PA-puh-NIH-koh-low. . . ) 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 Papanicolaou 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 Pap test
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