Creator: Dr. Simi Paknikar
Keywords: Gastroenterologist, Immunity, Pap Smear, Venereal disease, digestive system

Written by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond)

Last Updated on Dec 08, 2016

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.

Published on Sep 01, 2010
Last Updated on Dec 08, 2016

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