Georgios Nikolaou Papanikolaou
https://doi.org/10.17749/2313-7347/ob.gyn.rep.2024.480
Abstract
Over entire life, Georgios Nikolaou Papanikolaou studied cytology of the female reproductive system. Owing to Dr. Papanikolaou’s
efforts, the Pap test was created, which is relevant in diagnostics of early stage cervical cancer even today.
About the Authors
А. D. Kondrashova
Sechenov University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anna D. Kondrashova – Student
2 bldg. 4, Bolshaya Pirogovskaya Str., Moscow 119991
K. N. Grigoreva
Sechenov University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Kristina N. Grigoreva – MD, Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Assistant, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatal Medicine, Filatov Clinical Institute of Children’s Health
2 bldg. 4, Bolshaya Pirogovskaya Str., Moscow 119991
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Kondrashova А.D., Grigoreva K.N. Georgios Nikolaou Papanikolaou. Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproduction. 2024;18(1):125-129. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.17749/2313-7347/ob.gyn.rep.2024.480
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