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cervical smear [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Centesis and Samplings
  • The Genitals
  • Cancers and Oncology
  • Cytology
DEF

A quick and painless swab of uterine desquamation cells present at the junction of vagina and cervix uteri (cervical canal) taken by means of a slender stick (spatula) or small brush (cervical brush) inserted into the vagina.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ponctions et prélèvements
  • Organes génitaux
  • Cancers et oncologie
  • Cytologie
DEF

Prélèvement rapide et indolore des cellules de desquamation de l'utérus présentes à la jonction du vagin et du col de l'utérus (canal cervical) au moyen d'un bâtonnet (spatule) ou d'une petite brosse (cytobrosse ou brosse cervicale) introduite par le vagin.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Centesis y muestras
  • Órganos genitales
  • Tipos de cáncer y oncología
  • Citología
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