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What is a pap smear?
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A cancer screen: A pap smear is a screening test used to detect cervical cancer and precancer.
Answered 6/22/2017
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Pap smear: Pap smear is a test which involves collecting cells from cervix which is the lower part of uterus to see if the cells are normal or abnormal. Some abnormal cells can change in cancer if not treated . http://patient.info/doctor/cervical-screening-cervical-smear-test-pro
Answered 7/10/2017
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