Sputum Smear (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several cytologic smears obtained from different parts of the lower respiratory tract; used for cytologic study of cancer and other diseases of the lungs.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor ordered a sputum smear to check for abnormal cell growth in the patient's lungs.
- A sputum smear was collected from the patient to help diagnose the cause of the persistent cough.
- The pathologist examined the sputum smear under a microscope to look for signs of lung cancer.
- The patient was asked to cough up a sample of mucus for a sputum smear to be sent to the lab for analysis.
- The sputum smear results showed abnormal cell changes, indicating a possible precancerous condition in the lungs.