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

Medical Definition of Cervical smear

1. Cytological staining procedure for detecting and diagnosing various conditions, especially malignant and pre-malignant conditions of the cervix. (16 Dec 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cervical Smear

cervical part of thoracic duct
cervical pleura
cervical plexus
cervical plexus
cervical polyps
cervical pregnancy
cervical radiculopathy
cervical rib
cervical rib and band syndrome
cervical rib syndrome
cervical root syndrome
cervical rotator muscles
cervical segments of spinal cord
cervical sinus
cervical smear (current term)
cervical smear (current term)
cervical spine fractures
cervical spine fusion
cervical splanchnic nerves
cervical spondylosis
cervical tension syndrome
cervical triangle
cervical ulceration
cervical vein
cervical vertebra
cervical vertebrae
cervical vesicle
cervical zone
cervical zone of tooth
cervicectomy

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