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papanicolaou smear

/ˌpæpəˈniːkəlaʊ smɪər/

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/ˌpæpəˈniːkəlaʊ smɪər/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинская скрининговая процедура, используемая для выявления аномальных клеток в шейке матки, названная в честь греческого врача Георгиоса Папаниколау, разработавшего эту методику.

A medical screening procedure used to detect abnormal cells in the cervix, named after the Greek doctor Georgios Papanikolaou who developed the technique.

  1. Cervical screening testC1formal

    A medical test that collects cells from the cervix to detect abnormal changes or early signs of cervical cancer.

    ruМазок по Папаниколау

    • The doctor recommended a Papanicolaou smear as part of her routine check-up.
    • Regular Papanicolaou smears can help prevent cervical cancer.
    • She was nervous about her first Papanicolaou smear, but the procedure was quick.