Definition of Papanicolaou smear

1. Noun. A sample of secretions and superficial cells of the uterine cervix and uterus; examined with a microscope to detect any abnormal cells.

Exact synonyms: Cervical Smear, Pap Smear
Generic synonyms: Cytologic Smear, Cytosmear, Smear
Group relationships: Pap Test, Papanicolaou Test, Smear Test

Medical Definition of Papanicolaou smear

1. (Papanicolao) a special stain performed usually on a smear taken from the neck of the womb - the cervix. (16 Dec 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Papanicolaou Smear

Paola
Paola Caliari
Paolo
Paolo Veronese
Pap smear
Pap smears
Pap test
Pap tests
Papa Doc
Papago
Papagou
Papal States
Papal infallibility
Papanicolaou's stain
Papanicolaou examination
Papanicolaou smear (current term)
Papanicolaou smear test
Papanicolaou stain
Papanicolaou test
Papaver alpinum
Papaver argemone
Papaver californicum
Papaver heterophyllum
Papaver nudicaule
Papaver orientale
Papaver rhoeas
Papaver somniferum
Papaveraceae
Papaverales
Papaw

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