Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Papanicolaou Test

Cytological preparation of cells collected from a mucosal surface and stained with Papanicolaou stain.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Cytological preparation of cells collected from a mucosal surface and stained with Papanicolaou stain.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Pap Smear
  • Pap Test
  • Papanicolaou Smear
  • Smear, Pap
  • Smear, Papanicolaou
  • Test, Pap
  • Test, Papanicolaou

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with VAGINAL SMEARS if pertinent

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History Note

2014; use VAGINAL SMEARS 1991-2013

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Previous Indexing

  • Vaginal Smears (1966-2013)

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Tree Numbers

  1. E01w.370.225.500.384w.100w.422w
  2. E01w.370.225.998w.054w.422w
  3. E04w.074w.422w
  4. E05.200.500.384w.100w.422w
  5. E05.200.998w.054w.422w
  6. E05.242.384w.100w.422w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Papanicolaou Test. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D065006. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D065006
  2. Papanicolaou Test. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pap_test
  3. Papanicolaou Test. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q942976