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frotis cervical

English translation: cervical smear

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Spanish term or phrase:frotis cervical
English translation:cervical smear
Entered by: blargue

21:07 Jan 13, 2009
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general) / Ginecología
Spanish term or phrase: frotis cervical
Hola a todos:
Estoy traduciendo un protocolo de ginecología sobre la infección por el virus del papiloma humano y tengo una duda con la traducción al inglés de "frotis cervical" y de la oración en la que se encuentra este término. ¿Me podríais echar una mano? ¡Gracias!

"El diagnóstico de la infección VPH se basa en la detección de DNA o RNA virales o de proteína de la cápside viral. Hoy disponemos de pruebas que detectan el DNA de varios tipos de VPH de células del frotis cervical que están indicadas en..."

He encontrado varias posibles traducciones para "frotis cervical", pero realmente no sé muy bien cuál es la mejor:
-Cervical smear
-Cervical smear test (es la opción que me parece más apropiada, pero tengo mis dudas)
-Smear test
-Squash technique

Además, no estoy muy satisfecha con la traducción que he hecho de la oración en la que nos encontramos con este término:

Nowadays we have methods that detect the DNA of several HPV types from the cells of the [cervical smear (test)]. These methods are indicated in...

¡Gracias de antemano!
blargue
Spain
Local time: 01:41
cervical smear
Explanation:
The test is carried out on the results of the smear

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A very simple version of your sentence:



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There are now tests which can detect the DNA of several types of HPV in cervical smear cells, and they are indicated in...
Selected response from:

Christine Walsh
Local time: 20:41
Grading comment
¡Gracias! Tu respuesta ha sido la que me ha resultado más útil.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5 +8cervical smear
Carlos Sorzano
5 +2PAP smear, PAP test, cervical smear, cervical cytology
Rita Tepper
4 +1cervical smear
Christine Walsh
Summary of reference entries provided
liz askew

  

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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +8
cervical smear


Explanation:
cervical smear
specimen scraped from the wall of the cervix (examined for cancerous material)
swab
v. clean or wipe with a large mop; apply material using a cotton swab


swab
v.- limpiar con torunda | aplicar | untar (topical)
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s.- estropajo | hisopo | torunda | toma | tapón | algodón | copo de algodón | escobilla

Carlos Sorzano
United States
Local time: 19:41
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Spanish
PRO pts in category: 280

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  liz askew: Sure is.
1 min
  -> gracias, saludos
agree  neilmac: Cervical smear test :-)
2 mins
  -> gracias, saludos
agree  Yasser El Helw
36 mins
  -> muchas gracias, saludos
agree  Judy Rojas: correct
51 mins
  -> muchas gracias, saludos
agree  Dr. Jason Faulkner: That's the one.
59 mins
  -> muchas gracias, saludos
agree  Christine Walsh: Beat me by 60 seconds...and the confidence of one-who-knows!
1 hr
  -> muchas gracias, saludos
agree  Maria Kisic
2 hrs
  -> muchas gracias, saludos
agree  Elizabeth Medina: Agree.
2 days 4 hrs
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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
cervical smear


Explanation:
The test is carried out on the results of the smear

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Note added at 18 mins (2009-01-13 21:25:46 GMT)
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A very simple version of your sentence:



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Note added at 19 mins (2009-01-13 21:26:20 GMT)
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There are now tests which can detect the DNA of several types of HPV in cervical smear cells, and they are indicated in...

Christine Walsh
Local time: 20:41
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 52
Grading comment
¡Gracias! Tu respuesta ha sido la que me ha resultado más útil.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  MDI-IDM
1 hr
  -> Many thanks!
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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +2
PAP smear, PAP test, cervical smear, cervical cytology


Explanation:
http://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/pap/sample....
Pap Smear

Also known as: PAP Test
Formal name: Papanicolaou smear, cervical smear, cervical/vaginal cytology
Related tests: Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Trichomonas wet prep

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The Test Sample

What is being tested?
A Pap smear is a test used to detect abnormal or potentially abnormal cells from the vagina and uterine cervix. Various bacterial, fungal, and viral infections of the uterus may also be detected using this test.

How is the sample collected for testing?
The conventional method consists of sampling cells from the cervical area. The sample is obtained using a type of wooden “spatula,” cotton swab, or brush. Relatively new liquid-based methods are available that are modifications of the conventional Pap smear. The specimen is collected as noted above, but is not “smeared” onto a glass slide. Rather, it is put into a special liquid preservative. This cell suspension is processed onto a glass slide, stained, and examined.

NOTE: If undergoing medical tests makes you or someone you care for anxious, embarrassed, or even difficult to manage, you might consider reading one or more of the following articles: Coping with Test Pain, Discomfort, and Anxiety, Tips on Blood Testing, Tips to Help Children through Their Medical Tests, and Tips to Help the Elderly through Their Medical Tests.
Another article, Follow That Sample, provides a glimpse at the collection and processing of a blood sample and throat culture.

Is any test preparation needed to ensure the quality of the sample?
You may be instructed not to douche or tub bathe during the 24 hours before the Pap smear is to be performed. You may also be asked to refrain from sexual intercourse for 24 to 48 hours before the test.


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Con respecto a la oración, mi sugerencia es:
"Tests for detection of DNA of several types of HPV cells obtained from cervical smear/PAP smear/PAP test are currently available and are indicated in..."

Rita Tepper
Local time: 20:41
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 418

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Muriel Vasconcellos: Yours is the more complete answer. It gives the asker a number of good options.
16 mins
  -> Thanks Muriel ;)
agree  elizabeth1
49 mins
  -> Thank you elizabeth1!
neutral  Dr. Jason Faulkner: The PAP (papaniculou) smear is a specific test.
57 mins
  -> the PAP smear investigates hormonal changes and characteristics of cervical and vaginal cells (class I, III, III, dysplasia, etc)
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Reference comments


4 mins
Reference

Reference information:
It may make more sense were you to put


cells FROM the cervical smear

(I am not shouting at you :-) )

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pruebas =
tests

liz askew
United Kingdom
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4558
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