Pap test

pæp tɛst

Definition of Pap test - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

medical

TECH.

screening test for cervical cancer cells

TECH.

She scheduled her annual Pap test for next week.
The Pap test can detect early signs of cancer.
Her doctor explained the importance of a Pap test.

cervical smear

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Images of Pap test

screening test for cervical cancer cells

Expressions with pap

mielie pap

traditional South African porridge made from maize meal

Mielie pap is often served with meat and gravy.

pap smear

medical test for cervical cancer screening

She scheduled her annual pap smear for next week.

Expressions with test

test out

try something to evaluate its effectiveness

They decided to test out the new software before full deployment..

acid test

rigorous test to determine quality or value

The new policy faces its acid test next month.

pub test

test if most people think something is fair or reasonable

That policy doesn't pass the pub test.

straight-face test

evaluation if something can be said seriously

The proposal didn't pass the straight-face test.

put to the test

evaluate something by testing or experimentation

The new software was put to the test yesterday.

stand the test

endure over time without failing

Their friendship stood the test of time.

test of time

ability of something to remain useful or valued over a long period

Only the best constructions can withstand the test of time..

test someone's patience

push someone to see how long they stay calm

The children always test their teacher's patience.

test the water

try something to see if it works

She decided to test the water before investing more money.

test the waters

try something new or explore before deciding or committing

She wanted to test the waters before joining the club.

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French:frottis cervico-vaginal, ...
German:Pap-Test, ...
Italian:Pap test, ...
Spanish:prueba de Papanicolaou, ...
Portuguese:teste de Papanicolau, ...
Chinese:巴氏涂片检查, ...
Japanese:パップテスト, ...
Arabic:اختبار باب, ...
Hebrew:בְּדִיקַת פַּאפ, ...
Russian:Пап-тест, ...
Ukrainian:Пап-тест, ...
Hindi:पैप परीक्षण, ...
Bengali:প্যাপ টেস্ট, ...
Catalan:prova de Papanicolau, ...
Czech:Pap test, ...
Danish:celleprøve, ...
Dutch:uitstrijkje, ...
Greek:τεστ Παπανικολάου, ...
Hungarian:Pap-teszt, ...
Khmer:តេស្តប៉ាប, ...
Korean:자궁경부암 검사, ...
Persian:آزمایش پاپ اسمیر, ...
Polish:test Pap, ...
Portuguese (BR):exame de Papanicolau, ...
Romanian:test Papanicolau, ...
Swedish:cellprov, ...
Thai:แปปสเมียร์, ...
Turkish:Pap testi, ...
Vietnamese:xét nghiệm Pap, ...

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