Pap smear
noun
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Definition of Pap smear
: a method for the early detection of cancer especially of the uterine cervix that involves the staining of exfoliated cells using a special technique which differentiates diseased tissue
— called also Papanicolaou smear, Papanicolaou test, Pap test
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Pap smear
noun
English Language Learners Definition of Pap smear
US, medical
: a test for the early detection of cancer of the uterus and cervix
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Pap smear
noun
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Medical Definition of Pap smear
: a method or a test based on it for the early detection of cancer especially of the uterine cervix that involves staining exfoliated cells by a special technique which differentiates diseased tissue
— called also Papanicolaou smear, Papanicolaou test, Pap test