Papanicolaou test

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-006308",
  "term": "Papanicolaou test",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A procedure in which a small brush is used to gently remove cells from the surface of the cervix and the area around it so they can be checked under a microscope for cervical cancer or cell changes that may lead to cervical cancer. A Papanicolaou test may also help find other conditions, such as infections or inflammation. It is usually done at the same time as a pelvic exam and may also be done at the same time as a test for certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). Also called Pap smear and Pap test.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Pap smear",
    "Pap test"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/papanicolaou-test/"
}