Smear Test (Noun)
Meaning
A method of examining stained cells in a cervical smear for early diagnosis of uterine cancer.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The doctor recommended a smear test to check for any abnormal cell growth in the cervix.
- She scheduled a smear test as part of her annual health checkup to ensure early detection of any potential cancer.
- Regular smear tests can help identify cervical cancer in its early stages when it is more treatable.
- The nurse explained the procedure for the smear test and assured the patient it would only take a few minutes.
- After the smear test, the sample was sent to the lab for analysis to determine if any further testing was needed.