A Pap smear is used to screen for cervical cancer. The Pap smear is usually done in conjunction with a pelvic exam. In women older than age 30, the Pap test may be combined with a test for human papillomavirus (HPV) â a common sexually transmitted infection that can cause cervical cancer in some women.he Pap smear is usually done in conjunction with a pelvic exam. In women older than age 30, the Pap test may be combined with a test for human papillomavirus (HPV) â a common sexually transmitted infection that can cause cervical cancer in some women.
Definition of leak for English Language Learners. : 1  a hole in a surface that lets something (such as a liquid or gas) pass in or out. : 2  an occurrence in which something (such as a liquid or gas) passes through a hole in a surface. : 3  a situation in which people learn about information that is supposed to be secret.
Home/Education/Terminology/Dural Leak. The dura is the outside lining of the sack containing the nerves and spinal cord. Inside this sack are obviously the nerve roots and fluid called CSF or cerebral spinal fluid. A dural leak is a small tear of the dura and a subsequent leak of this spinal fluid. Repairing the leak is normally a simple matter of some small sutures and a patch of specialized material.