cytosmear
/ˈsaɪtoʊˌsmɪr/
noun
- A medical test in which cells are scraped from a part of the body and examined under a microscope, often to detect cancer or infection.
- After the cytosmear results came back normal, the patient was relieved.
- A cytosmear is a quick and routine procedure during a gynecological exam.
- The doctor ordered a cytosmear to check for abnormal cells in the cervix.