What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nasty publicity to get you to have your cervix checked? (5,8)" mean?

The definition is "Nasty publicity to get you to have your cervix checked?". The wordplay uses a cryptic definition. Cryptic definition The answer is SMEARCAMPAIGN.

Nasty publicity to get you to have your cervix checked? (5,8)

Guardian Cryptic #29124 | 8 Down | 2023-07-17 flower

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