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exfoliative cytology [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Centesis and Samplings
DEF

Microscopic examination of cells desquamated from a body surface or lesion as a means of detecting malignancy to measure hormonal levels, etc. Such cells may be obtained by such procedures as aspiration, washing, smear, and scraping, and the technique may be applied to vaginal secretions, sputum, urine, abdominal fluid, prostatic secretion, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ponctions et prélèvements
DEF

Examen microscopique des cellules recueillies par prélèvement direct ou éliminées avec les sécrétions d'un organe à des fins de dépistage ou de diagnostic.

CONT

Cytologie exfoliative cervico-vaginale.

OBS

Référence de l'exemple : 1995-96 ANAPATH WEB et C1 de méthodologie en Anatomie Pathologique de Paris.

Spanish

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