Papanicolaou, George N., 1883-1962

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Physician.

Papanicolaou was Professor of Clinical Anatomy (Exfoliative Cytology). He developed the "Pap Smear" for detection of uterine cancer.

From the description of Papers, 1910-1983. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122609142

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referencedIn Papers, 1931-1943. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
creatorOf Papers, 1910-1983. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Irena Koprowska collection on American Cancer Society-Veterans Administration lung cancer screening study, 1958-1964 Drexel University: College of Medicine Legacy Center
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associatedWith Cornell University. Medical College corporateBody
associatedWith Koprowska, Irena, 1917- person
associatedWith Traut, Herbert F., 1894-1963. person
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Subject
Anatomy
Cytology
Exfoliative cytology
Pap test
Uterus
Uterus
Uterus
Vaginal smears
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College teachers
Physicians
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Birth 1883-05-13

Death 1962-02-19

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