Pap Smear

**Semantic type:** Diagnostic Procedure

**Definition:** A biospecimen collection and staining procedure in which secretions and superficial cells of the cervix are collected and stained with the Papanicolaou stain followed by microscopic examination to identify the presence of abnormal cells.

**Synonyms:** - Cervical Smear Preparation - Cervical Smear Procedure - PAP SMEAR - Pap Smear Procedure - Pap Test - Pap smear - Pap test - Papanicolaou Smear Procedure - Papanicolaou Test - Vaginal Smears