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Detailed Synonyms for sputum smear in English
sputum smear:
sputum smear [the ~] noun
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the sputum smear
– 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 1the sputum smear; the bronchoscopic smear; the lower respiratory tract smear– 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 1