Meaning of the word "Pap smear" in English

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Pap smear

US /ˈpæp smɪr/
UK /ˈpæp smɪr/
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Noun

1.

a medical test that involves collecting cells from your cervix to check for abnormal cells that could indicate cervical cancer or precancerous changes

Example:
Regular Pap smears are important for early detection of cervical cancer.
My doctor recommended I get a Pap smear every three years.
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