Pronunciation: ' pap-
Function: noun
Etymology: George N. Papanicolaou † 1962 American medical scientist
Date: 1952
: a method for the early detection of cancer especially of the uterine cervix that involves the staining of exfoliated cells using a special technique which differentiates diseased tissue ― called also Papanicolaou smear Papanicolaou test Pap test