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10 years, 4 months ago

Ask Dr Jenny: I'm an 18 year university student and recently heard about a PAP smear. What is it and should I have it done?

Jenny H
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carcinoma in situ
cervical cancer
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13 years, 2 months ago

What is a Pap smear test?

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cervical cancer
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early detection
endocervical canal
female reproductive system
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papanicolaou
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The Papanicolaou test (also called Pap smear, Pap test, cervical smear, or smear test) is a screening test used to detect pre-cancerous and cancerous processes in the endocervical canal (transformation zone) of the female reproductive system. Changes can be treated, thus preventing cervical cancer.

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