smear test
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Jessica said a smear test six months before she was diagnosed also picked up nothing.
From BBC • Jan. 25, 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
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
Michelle Penny has never had a smear test due to lack of access and, like Ms Watkins, she feels failed by the healthcare system.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2024
Cathryn Russell from Wolverhampton was invited for her smear test at the age of 25.
From BBC • Feb. 6, 2024
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