smear test

noun

1. med another name for Pap test

Example Sentences

The Trust's own review found eight women whose smear tests were misread by screeners went on to develop cancer.

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The mother-of-two said her diagnosis came as "a huge surprise" as her previous smear tests had always came back clear of abnormalities.

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When she went for her first smear test, she was asked to lie on the floor instead of an examination table because it was not safe.

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More than 17,000 were approached to have their smear tests rechecked.

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She told how women would arrive "none-the-wiser", expecting a normal medical test - but were instead subject to a "full internal screening" - cervical smear tests and full sexual health checks.

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