Word Finder - smears

definition

To spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing.

example

The artist smeared paint over the canvas in broad strokes.

definition

To have a substance smeared on (a surface).

example

She smeared her lips with lipstick.

definition

To damage someone's reputation by slandering, misrepresenting, or otherwise making false accusations about an individual, their statements, or their actions.

example

The opposition party attempted to smear the candidate by spreading incorrect and unverifiable rumors about their personal behavior.

definition

To become spread by smearing.

example

The paint is still wet — don't touch it or it will smear.

definition

To climb without using footholds, using the friction from the shoe to stay on the wall.

Their method was to use innuendo, loaded questions and smears.

The doctor may also test tissue fluid or smears from the child's lesions to rule out skin parasites or infections that mimic atopic dermatitis, such as bacterial infections, scabies, or herpesvirus infections.

Many provide family planning services and routine women's health examinations, such as pap smears and physical examinations.

Jimmy Lou told me that her previous job (for 35 years) had been "to screen pap smears, so it's so delightful to be working with beads now".

You can keep your car looking nice by wiping up any spills or smears as soon as you notice them and vacuuming the interior frequently.

The argument in favor of removing the cervix pre-dates cervical smears.

New developments in smears - liquid based cytology How do I get the results?

Where necessary, treatments that include mammograms, cervical smears, hormone tests, bone density scans, are available.

All women over 18 should have routine pap smears as well.

Women should get regular, annual pap smears once they become sexually active.

However, anyone over 64 who has ever had abnormal smears will be invited for screening in the normal way.

How can we reduce the frequency of unscheduled smears?

In the clinic, the animals showing signs of anemia and lethargy have hematology and blood smears done virtually routinely.

If the case against global warming skeptics is so strong, why is it necessary to indulge in ad hominem attacks and smears?

If the image is spotty or smears, you'll know to avoid this type of paper in the future.

Daily consumption of 1,000 mcg of folic acid for three or more months has resulted in improved cervical cells upon repeat Pap smears.

Allergies can be evaluated by blood tests, skin testing for specific substances, or nasal smears.

The general recommendation for women who have a history of genital warts is to see their doctors every six months for Pap smears to monitor any changes that may occur.

Testing for neonatal herpes infections may include special smears and/or viral cultures, blood antibody levels, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing of spinal fluid.

Tuberculosis is nearly always diagnosed by tuberculin skin tests, although one can also be diagnosed by chest x rays and analysis of sputum (matter from the respiratory tract) smears and cultures.