What is Pap Smear
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Alternate Names for Pap Smear:
Pap screening
Pap test
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Pap Smear Definition
Alternate Names for Pap Smear:
Pap screening
Pap test
Definition
The cervix is the opening to the uterus (womb). It can be seen at the top of the vagina. The cells on the cervix can become cancerous. The change from normal cells to cancer cells takes time. Changes detected early can be treated before cancer develops. A Pap test is a way to look for changing or cancerous cells on the cervix.
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