Papanicolaou smear

noun

Pa·​pa·​ni·​co·​laou smear ˌpä-pə-ˈnē-kə-ˌlau̇- How to pronounce Papanicolaou smear (audio)
ˌpa-pə-ˈni-

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The Papanicolaou smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 6 Sep. 2022

Word History

Etymology

George N. Papanicolaou †1962 American medical scientist

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Papanicolaou smear was in 1950

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“Papanicolaou smear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Papanicolaou%20smear. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

Papanicolaou smear

noun
Pa·​pa·​ni·​co·​laou smear ˌpäp-ə-ˈnē-kə-ˌlau̇- How to pronounce Papanicolaou smear (audio) ˌpap-ə-ˈnik-ə- How to pronounce Papanicolaou smear (audio)

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