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cervical smear

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noun

  1. Also called: Pap test.   Pap smearmed a smear of cellular material taken from the neck (cervix) of the uterus for detection of cancer

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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According to the Public Health Agency, the new process means women will get their results much quicker which will also help tackle the backlog of cervical smear tests.

From BBC Jan. 25, 2024

While it is not mandatory for all cervical smear testing laboratories to be accredited, BBC News NI understands that all laboratories involved in the screening programme had been accredited prior to these sanctions being imposed.

From BBC Nov. 2, 2023

It is understood there is a massive backlog of cervical smear tests which have yet to be checked across all of the health trusts - this is due to a shortage of specialist staff.

From BBC Feb. 9, 2023

It might have been avoided if I had kept up to date with my cervical smear tests.

From The Guardian Feb. 16, 2018

A visit with a "minor" ailment provides the chance to have your blood pressure checked, be reminded that a cervical smear is due or be offered help to quit smoking.

From The Guardian Mar. 16, 2010

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