Simple smear method for precancerous cellular changes and early detection of cancer of the cervix, the opening to a woman’s womb. It is done by removing cells from the cervix. The cells are then prepared so that they can be seen with the use of a microscope. Also called Papanicolaou (Pap) smear, Pap test, or screening Pap (Papanicolaou) smear.

An insurance claim submitted on paper including those optically scanned and converted to an electronic form by the insurance carrier.

Acronym that translates as patient assistance programs. See Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA).