What is another word for Papanicolaou Smear?
Pronunciation: [pˈapɐnˌɪkəlˌe͡ɪəɹˌuː smˈi͡ə] (IPA) 
The Papanicolaou smear, commonly known as a Pap smear, is a medical test to check for abnormal cervical cells that could indicate cervical cancer. There are various synonyms for the Pap smear, used interchangeably in medical literature and spoken communication. Some of the commonly used synonyms include cervical screening, Pap test, cervical cytology, cervical smear test, and Pap smear test. The terms may differ slightly in language, such as referring to the test as cervical cytology rather than Pap test, but all essentially refer to the same diagnostic tool to screen for cervical cancer. The use of synonyms helps to make medical communication more accessible and understandable to the public.
