Biopsy
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Removal and pathologic examination of specimens in the form of small pieces of tissue from the living body. |
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IM GEN only; NIM with specific organ /pathol (IM) + dis /pathol (IM); coord with specific technique if appropriate |
Biopsy Categories.
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Biopsy, Needle - Removal and examination of tissue obtained through a transdermal needle inserted into the specific region, organ, or tissue being analyzed. |
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Conization - The excision of a cone of tissue, especially of the CERVIX UTERI. |
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Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy - A diagnostic procedure used to determine whether LYMPHATIC METASTASIS has occurred. The sentinel lymph node is the first lymph node to receive drainage from a neoplasm. |
Biopsy Definitions and Terms
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