The test aims to detect and prevent the progression of HPV - induced cervical cancer and other abnormalities in the female genital tract by sampling cells from the outer opening of the cervix of the uterus and the endocervix. (sciencedaily.com)
Precancerous cervical cell changes and early cancers of the cervix generally do not cause symptoms. (health.com)
This stage of labor is very long, lasting 6 - 12 hours and culminates with full dilation of the cervix in preparation to expel a puppy. (marvistavet.com)