How to Say “Pap Smear” in Vietnamese

xét nghiệm Pap
The English phrase 'pap smear' is translated into Vietnamese as xét nghiệm Pap.
In a gynecological context, this term refers to the screening test used to detect cervical abnormalities.
Meaning: gynaecology: screening test (noun)

Did you know?

  • While xét nghiệm Pap is used in clinical settings, a patient might more commonly ask a doctor for a tầm soát ung thư cổ tử cung, which means 'cervical cancer screening'.
  • The word xét in xét nghiệm Pap is a unique Vietnamese pronunciation of the Chinese character 察, whereas in many other Sino-Vietnamese contexts, it is pronounced 'sát'.
  • Vietnamese medical terminology frequently blends traditional Sino-Vietnamese roots with direct English loanwords, such as 'Pap' in xét nghiệm Pap.

Examples in context

  • Tôi cần đi làm xét nghiệm Pap.
    I need to go get a Pap smear.
  • Kết quả xét nghiệm Pap của chị rất tốt.
    Your Pap smear results are very good.
  • Bác sĩ khuyên cô nên làm xét nghiệm Pap định kỳ.
    The doctor advised her to have a routine Pap smear.

Example conversation

Chi tells Minh about her doctor's appointment.

  1. Chi

    Ngày mai em đi khám phụ khoa và làm xét nghiệm Pap.
    Tomorrow I'm going for a gynecological exam and a Pap smear.
  2. Minh

    Em có lo lắng không, Chi?
    Are you nervous, Chi?
  3. Chi

    Một chút, nhưng xét nghiệm Pap rất quan trọng.
    A little, but a Pap smear is very important.
  4. Minh

    Anh sẽ đưa em đi.
    I will take you there.

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