smear test
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
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
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.
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2025
Ms Watkins described the smear test, saying the consultant recommended cancelling them in the future as she was not sexually active at the time.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2024
They said they would like again to "reassure those women receiving letters that this review is a precautionary measure to ensure that their previous smear test result they received was correct".
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2024
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