Pap test and Pap smear

Pap test noun - A method of examining stained cells in a cervical smear for early diagnosis of uterine cancer.

Pap smear and pap test are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pap smear" instead a noun phrase "Pap test".

Pap smear noun - A sample of secretions and superficial cells of the uterine cervix and uterus; examined with a microscope to detect any abnormal cells.

Pap test and pap smear are semantically related. You can use "Pap test" instead a noun phrase "Pap smear".