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The Pap test is a procedure used to detect abnormal growth of cervical cells that may be a precursor to cancer of the cervix. It is administered by a physician who inserts a speculum into the vagina to open and separate the vaginal walls. A spatula is then inserted to scrape cells from the cervix. These cells are transferred onto glass slides for laboratory analysis. The Pap test may also identify vaginitis, some sexually transmitted diseases, and cancers of the uterus and ovaries. (Illustration by Electronic Illustrators Group.)

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Definition Purpose Precautions Description Preparation Aftercare Risks Normal results Abnormal results Carcinoma in situ Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) Dysplasia Human papillomavirus (HPV) Neoplasia

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