A person with special training in cytopathology who is responsible for screening Pap smears and determining which are negative and which require further review by a pathologist. SEE ALSO: Pap smear, Pap test. SYN: cytoscreener.
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cy·to·tech·nol·o·gist -'näl-ə-jəst n a medical technician trained in cytotechnology
Medical dictionary. 2011.