smear test
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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"That heightened the sense of urgency and the sense of guilt that I had spent so long putting off getting a smear test - stupidly," Diona told BBC News NI.
From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2026
But a routine smear test two years ago showed there was "something wrong" which needed further investigation.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2025
Women are invited for cervical-cancer screening – what used to be known as the smear test – every three to five years between the ages of 25 and 65.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2024
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
Cathryn Russell from Wolverhampton was invited for her smear test at the age of 25.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2024
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