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Record 1 2015-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical Instruments and Devices
  • The Genitals
CONT

The doctor or nurse uses a small stick, or spatula, to gently scrape the surface of the cervix to pick up cells. In some cases, a special brush (called a "cytobrush" or "cytobroom") is used to collect cells from the inner part of the cervix, which leads into the uterus.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux
  • Organes génitaux
CONT

Une brosse spéciale, appelée «cytobrosse» (ou «balai endocervical»), permet de prélever des cellules dans la partie interne du col utérin (qui mène à l’utérus).

Spanish

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