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cervical smear

British  

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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The trust said these women have had a recent smear test as part of the cervical smear screening programme and received the result.

From BBC Apr. 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

A six-month wait for results of a cervical smear test has been described as "worrying and extremely frustrating".

From BBC Sep. 13, 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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