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What is the difference between a pelvic and pap smear?
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There is Pelvic exam: There is no pelvic smear, you probably meant pelvic examination , which is an examination done by a gynecologist who inspects the internal organs and also palpates them for any abnormal enlargements of uterus and ovaries.
Answered 9/14/2013
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Exam vs test: The pelvic exam involves a visual inspection of the labia and vagina as well as a physical exam by palpating the uterus, ovaries an pelvic tissues. The pap smear is the collection of cells from the cervix for microscopic exam.
Answered 11/10/2016
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