smear test
Britishnoun
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Expecting to have tests she feared could be painful and invasive, she said she was pleasantly surprised to see the hospital trialling a new test called WID-easy, which was similar to a smear test.
From BBC ● May 17, 2026
Well-known comedian and actor Diona Doherty has spoken of her "guilt" and "stupidity" over going 12 years without a smear test, after a recent one showed severe pre‑cancerous cell changes.
From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2026
A survey by the Spinal Injuries Association found two-thirds of women with physical disabilities had not been able to attend a smear test appointment.
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2026
For all of the review period 2008 – 2021, Northern Ireland used cytology-based screening which involves making a slide from the smear test sample and looking at it under a microscope.
From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2024
If HPV is found to be present following a smear test, the sample will then go for further examination.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2024
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