Pap smears
- plural of Pap smear.
Example Sentences
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HPV tests and Pap smears are critical tools to diagnose patients who might have an infection.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 5, 2026
This is after a big decline in cervical cancer rates over the past half-century due to early detection from Pap smears and HPV screening tests.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 11, 2024
She had a history of abnormal Pap smears showing she had a carcinogenic type of the human papillomavirus, HPV, which meant she should have received specified regular screenings, according to the lawsuit.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 31, 2024
But Pap smears can be painful and feel invasive to patients.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 31, 2021
Beyond Pap smears and height, weight, and blood pressure measurements, no part of the physical exam has been clearly shown to increase disease detection, improve health, or decrease mortality.
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2021
