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vaginal smear

/vəˈdʒaɪnəl smɪər/

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/vəˈdʒaɪnəl smɪər/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинская процедура, при которой клетки аккуратно соскабливаются с шейки матки и влагалища для исследования под микроскопом, обычно используется для скрининга рака шейки матки и выявления инфекций.

A medical procedure in which cells are gently scraped from the cervix and vagina to be examined under a microscope, typically used for cervical cancer screening and detecting infections.

  1. Medical diagnostic testC1formal

    A procedure where cells are collected from the cervix for examination under a microscope to detect abnormalities, such as cancer or precancerous changes.

    ruМазок из влагалища

    • The doctor recommended a vaginal smear as part of her routine check-up.
    • A vaginal smear can help detect early signs of cervical cancer.
    • The results of the vaginal smear came back normal.