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cervical smear

British

noun

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

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More than 3,000 women affected by the Southern Health Trust's cervical smear review are to have their previous smear slides reviewed alongside having a new smear test.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2024

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

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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