Biopsy

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Biopsy
TermBiopsy
Short definitionbiopsy - (pronounced) (BY-op-see) The removal of cells or tissues for examination by a pathologist. The pathologist may examine the tissue under a microscope or perform other tests on the cells or tissue. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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biopsy - (pronounced) (BY-op-see) The removal of cells or tissues for examination by a pathologist. The pathologist may examine the tissue under a microscope or perform other tests on the cells or tissue. There are many different types of biopsy procedures. The most common types include: (1) incisional biopsy, in which only a tissue sample is taken; (2) excisional biopsy, in which an entire lump or suspicious area is removed; and (3) needle biopsy, in which a sample of tissue or fluid is removed with a needle. If a wide needle is used, the procedure is called a core biopsy. When a thin needle is used, the procedure is called a fine-needle aspiration biopsy

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