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pap (cervical) smear test - Definition: (Source: HomeAndHealth)

The cervical smear test is designed to detect pre-cancerous changes in the cervix (neck of the womb). Pre-cancerous changes (properly called cervical intra-epithelial neoplasia, or CIN for short) are common in all age groups and cause no symptoms. This means that women will not be aware of CIN unless they have a smear test. ...
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Symptoms of pap (cervical) smear test (Source: HomeAndHealth)
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pap (cervical) smear test - Conventional Treatments (Source: HomeAndHealth)
If tissue cell changes have occurred, the woman will normally be advised to have this tissue removed. There are several ways of doing this including a diathermy loop or using a laser. Most procedures can be performed with local anaesthetic while the woman remains awake. Following these procedures there may be some slight bleeding but the cervix heals quickly. The pre-cancerous tissue has now been removed and will be replaced by new, healthier tissue. ...
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News on pap (cervical) smear test
Best Cancer Test: HPV vs Pap Smear (MedicineNet)
HPV Beats Pap as Cervical Cancer Test (MedicineNet)

Further Reading on pap (cervical) smear test

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