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		zorked on Feb 22, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Things unexpectedly named after people (2020) The test is known as papanicolau in my country, but so many people think it's named after one of the ancient popes called Nikolaus ("papa Nicolau")...

bregma on Feb 22, 2024 [–]

Because medieval popes were know for their expert use of the speculum?

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