"Bethesda system" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Bethesda system [canonical]
Etymology: From Bethesda, Maryland, United States, where a conference was held that established the system. Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1}} the Bethesda system
  1. (medicine) A system for reporting cervical or vaginal cytologic diagnoses, specifically Pap smear results. Categories (topical): Medicine Synonyms: TBS [initialism]
    Sense id: en-Bethesda_system-en-name-kzIUB30I Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 62 38 Topics: medicine, sciences
  2. (medicine) A similar system for cytopathology of thyroid nodules. Categories (topical): Medicine Synonyms: BSRTC [initialism], TBSRTC [initialism]
    Sense id: en-Bethesda_system-en-name-xwoTxBud Topics: medicine, sciences

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