<P> The Papanicolaou test ( abbreviated as Pap test , also known as Pap smear , cervical smear , or smear test ) is a method of cervical screening used to detect potentially pre-cancerous and cancerous processes in the cervix ( opening of the uterus or womb ) . Abnormal findings are often followed up by more sensitive diagnostic procedures , and , if warranted , interventions that aim to prevent progression to cervical cancer . The test was invented by , and named for , doctor Aurel Babeș and doctor Georgios Papanikolaou . </P>
<P> The Papanicolaou test ( abbreviated as Pap test , also known as Pap smear , cervical smear , or smear test ) is a method of cervical screening used to detect potentially pre-cancerous and cancerous processes in the cervix ( opening of the uterus or womb ) . Abnormal findings are often followed up by more sensitive diagnostic procedures , and , if warranted , interventions that aim to prevent progression to cervical cancer . The test was invented by , and named for , doctor Aurel Babeș and doctor Georgios Papanikolaou . </P>
pap smear test is used in diagnosis of
pap smear test is used in diagnosis of
potentially pre-cancerous and cancerous processes
potentially pre-cancerous and cancerous processes