Condition
Papanicolaou test
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 1 May 20051 min read
Alternative names
Pap smear
Definition
A Pap smear is a microscopic examination of cells scraped from the cervix.
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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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