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Sputum Smear.
Sputum Smear - as a noun
Any of several cytologic smears obtained from different parts of the lower respiratory tract; used for cytologic study of cancer and other diseases of the lungs
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bronchoscopic smearlower respiratory tract smearExample Sentences
"The doctor ordered a sputum smear test to check for bacterial infection."
"The technician examined the sputum smear under the microscope."
"A sputum smear can help identify the presence of tuberculosis."
"The laboratory received a sputum smear sample for analysis."
"The sputum smear showed the presence of abnormal cells."