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Anal Warts - Glossary


Glossary

Gastroenterologist: A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system (which includes the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, intestines, and liver).

Immunity: The ability of the body to fight disease.

Pap Smear: A test for cancer of the cervix in females. The cervical cells are collected with a swab and tested for cancer.

Swab: A piece of cotton or gauze attached to a stick used for applying or removing a substance from the surface.

Venereal disease: A disease that is spread through sexual contact.
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