Pap smear
US /ˈpæp smɪr/
UK /ˈpæp smɪr/
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a medical test that involves collecting cells from your cervix to check for abnormal cells that could indicate cervical cancer or precancerous changes
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Regular Pap smears are important for early detection of cervical cancer.
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My doctor recommended I get a Pap smear every three years.