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PRONUNCIATION OF PAP SMEAR

Pap smear  [pæp smɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PAP SMEAR

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Pap smear is a noun.
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WHAT DOES PAP SMEAR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Pap smear

Pap test

The Papanicolaou test (abbreviated as Pap test, known earlier as Pap smear, cervical smear, or smear test) is a method of cervical screening used to detect potentially pre-cancerous and cancerous processes in the endocervical canal (transformation zone) of the female reproductive system. Unusual findings are often followed up by more sensitive diagnostic procedures, and, if warranted, interventions that aim to prevent progression to cervical cancer. The test was invented by and named after the prominent Greek doctor Georgios Papanikolaou. In taking a Pap smear, a speculum is used to open the vaginal canal and allow the collection of cells from the outer opening of the cervix of the uterus and the endocervix. The cells are examined under a microscope to look for abnormalities. The test aims to detect potentially pre-cancerous changes (called cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) or cervical dysplasia), which are caused by sexually transmitted human papillomaviruses. The test remains an effective, widely used method for early detection of pre-cancer and cervical cancer.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PAP SMEAR


academia
ˌækəˈdiːmɪə
Ajmer
ʌdʒˈmɪə
amia
ˈæmɪə
amir
əˈmɪə
anemia
əˈniːmɪə
asmear
əˈsmɪə
besmear
bɪˈsmɪə
Bohemia
bəʊˈhiːmɪə
bulimia
bjuːˈlɪmɪə
cashmere
ˈkæʃmɪə
Crimea
kraɪˈmɪə
emir
ɛˈmɪə
ischemia
ɪˈskiːmɪə
Izmir
ˈɪzmɪə
kashmir
ˈkæʃmɪə
macadamia
ˌmækəˈdeɪmɪə
mere
mɪə
smear
smɪə
Vermeer
vɛəˈmɪə
Windermere
ˈwɪndəˌmɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PAP SMEAR

Pap test
papa
papable
papacies
papacy
Papadopoulos
papadum
papain
papal
papal bull
papal cross
papal infallibility
papal nuncio
Papal States
papalism
papalist
papalize
papally
Papandreou

WORDS THAT END LIKE PAP SMEAR

appear
bear
cervical smear
clear
dear
ear
fear
five-year
footwear
gear
hear
near
on a tear
Papanicolaou smear
rear
schmear
shmear
vaginal smear
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Synonyms and antonyms of Pap smear in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Pap smear» into 25 languages

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Translator English - Chinese

子宫颈抹片检查
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

prueba de Papanicolaou
570 millions of speakers

English

Pap smear
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पैप स्मीयर
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

مسحة عنق الرحم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мазок Папаниколау
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Papanicolau
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জাউ মলা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

test de Papanicolaou
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pap smear
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Pap-Abstrich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

パパニコロー塗抹
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

세포진
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pap smear
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Pap smear
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாப் ஸ்மியர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पप स्मीअर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Pap smear
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Pap test
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

cytologiczne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

мазок Папаніколау
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

test Papanicolau
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τεστ Παπανικολάου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

papsmeer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

cellprov
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

celleprøve
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Pap smear

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PAP SMEAR»

Discover the use of Pap smear in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Pap smear and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Pap Smear
This book covers established light microscopy for screening smears and also new techniques for establishing cell proliferation in smears, confocal microscopy and the applications of neural networks in the screening process.
Mathilde E Boon, Albert J H Suurmeijer, 1996
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Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-surgical Nursing
Do not obtain a Pap smear if the woman is menstruating or has other frank bleeding (exception: high suspicion of neoplasia). 2. If performing more than one test (eg, Pap and GC), obtain the Pap smear first. 3. Label the frosted end of the slide ...
Suzanne C. O'Connell Smeltzer, Brenda G. Bare, Janice L. Hinkle, 2010
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Menstrual Disorders
A Pap smear is useful in screening for cervical malignancy. If a cervical lesion or mass is grossly noted, biopsy or excision of the lesion should be incorporated into the evaluation. It is not uncommon for endometrial polyps, uterine fibroids, and ...
Deborah Ehrenthal, Matthew Hoffman (MD.), Paula Adams Hillard, 2006
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The Bethesda System for Reporting Cervical Cytology: ...
The Bethesda System for reporting the results of cervical cytology was developed as a uniform system of terminology, providing clear guidance for clinical management. the Bethesda System 2001 Workshop was convened to evaluate and update the ...
Diane Solomon, Ritu Nayar, 2004
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Abnormal Pap Smears: What Every Woman Needs to Know
Discusses pap smears and their results, including how to read a report, treatment after abnormal pap smears, and cervical cancer prevention.
Lynda Rushing, Nancy Joste, 2008
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What HMOs Don't Want You to Know about Your Pap Smear!: And ...
So what does your HMO not want you to know about your Pap smear? They pay for you to have one every year, right? And your doctor gives you the results, right? True. But once you read this b
Clyde Ellis, 2003
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Cancer of the Female Lower Genital Tract
DIAGNOSIS Abnormal Pap Test Results The Pap smear may exhibit cells from the entire reproductive tract, depending on the hormonal status of the woman. Abnormal smears can result from abnormalities of the ectocervix, endocervix, vagina, ...
American Cancer Society, 2001
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The Good News about the Bad News: Herpes, Everything You ...
Pap Smear Some women reading this book have been told they have herpes based on a Pap smear. Pap smears use a staining process similar to the Tzanck test, but a slightly different technique is used and cells are gathered from the cervix, ...
Terri Warren, 2009
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African American Women's Personal Influencing Factors ...
CHAPTER V Content Analysis Introduction The Pap smear has been a screening test for precursor lesions (abnormal cervical cells) for over 50 years. Prior to this time, cervical cancer was the leading cause of death in women in the U.S. ...
Kelly Walters Ackerson, 2008
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Introductory Maternity Nursing
Pelvic Examination and Pap Smear Every woman should have a yearly physical examination. A pelvic examination should be part of the total physical examination. A pelvic examination is done to detect changes associated with certain ...
N. Jayne Klossner, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PAP SMEAR»

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Study reveals impact of patient navigator program on no-show rates …
... cancer evaluation following a Pap smear when a patient navigator program was initiated at the referral center. The impact of the program and ... «News-Medical.net, Jul 15»
2
21-Year-Old Mom Told She Was "Too Young" For A Pap Smear Is …
She believes that if she had received a pap smear when she was 20, her life could have been saved, and Oscar wouldn't have to grow up ... «Redbookmag.com, Jul 15»
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Research and Markets: Global Pap Smear/HPV Market 2015-2019 …
This report presents a detailed analysis of the Pap Smear/HPV testing market in the US, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK) and Japan, ... «Digital Journal, Jul 15»
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Miley Cyrus Shows Off Her Photoshop Skills On Instagram
"What is next"--Probably her colonoscopy and Pap smear. Wait . ... BJ Gage Kathy Griffin did a public Pap smear???? that is just gross! «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
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Bill Cosby Was Getting Quaaludes From His Gynecologist
According to the Washington Post, Cosby would make appointments with Hollywood lady doctor Leroy Amar—not for a routine pap smear or an ... «Gawker, Jul 15»
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Chlamydia Testing Dropped Among Women When New Guidelines …
Do current pap smear guidelines lead to a drop in STD screening? In a new study from the University of Michigan (U-M), researchers are ... «Medical Daily, Jul 15»
7
'Silent killers' costing a bomb for Socso
The HSP provides screening for breast and cervical cancer with pap smear and mammogram tests. The pap smears identified 464 women with ... «The Star Online, Jul 15»
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WHO: Risk of certain cancers is higher in transgender communities
(And it goes without saying that providing a trans man with necessary coverage, such as a Pap smear, is not an opportunity or a “pass” to ... «Quartz, Jul 15»
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Transgender people still have trouble getting some health care
“Most transgender men still have a cervix, so they need a pap smear, so you have to create an environment where they feel comfortable talking ... «STLtoday.com, Jul 15»
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Despite Obamacare Promise, Transgender People Have Trouble …
“Most transgender men still have a cervix, so they need a pap smear, so you have to create an environment where they feel comfortable ... «Chicago Daily Herald, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Pap smear [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/pap-smear>. May 2024 ».
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