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Biopsy

For Biopsy we have terms and definitions in 35 topics. The topics are Asbestos, Beauty, Bladder Cancer, Blood and Marrow Transplant, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Clinical Trials, Colon Cancer, Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diso, Dermatology, Ear Surgery, Female Health, Gynecological, Gynecology, HIV and AIDs, Health, Health and Beauty, Horse Health, Invitro Fertilization, Lymphoma, Men's Health, Mesothelioma, Microbiology, Nutrition, Oncology, Pathology, Pituitary, Prostate Cancer, Radiology, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Skin Cancer, Surgery, Urology, Women's Health and Womens Health.



Biopsy (Asbestos)

A procedure performed with a needle or surgical incision to remove a tissue sample to determine the presence of cancer cells through microscopic analysis.


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Biopsy (Beauty)

The removal of body tissue for study and diagnosis.


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Biopsy (Bladder Cancer)

The removal and microscopic examination of a tissue sample.


Biopsy (Blood and Marrow Transplant)

Removal of tissue for examination under a microscope to make the proper diagnosis. May be obtained with a needle or with surgery


Biopsy (Breast Cancer)

  1. Procedure in which tissue samples are removed from the body for examination of their appearance under a microscope to find out if cancer or other abnormal cells are present; can be done with a needle or by surgery.
  2. The removal of a sample of tissue from the body to be examined for cancer cells.


Biopsy (Cancer)

The removal of cells or tissues for examination by a pathologist. The pathologist may study the tissue under a microscope or perform other tests on the cells or tissue. When only a sample of tissue is removed, the procedure is called an incisional biopsy. When an entire lump or suspicious area is removed, the procedure is called an excisional biopsy. When a sample of tissue or fluid is removed with a needle, the procedure is called a needle biopsy, core biopsy, or fine-needle aspiration.


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Biopsy (Clinical Trials)

The removal of cells or tissues for examination under a microscope. When only a sample of tissue is removed, the procedure is called an incisional biopsy or core biopsy. When an entire lump or suspicious area is removed, the procedure is called an excisional biopsy. When a sample of tissue or fluid is removed with a needle, the procedure is called a needle biopsy or fine-needle aspiration.


Biopsy (Colon Cancer)

A relatively small piece of tissue taken from an area of suspicious growth. The tissue is examined under a microscope to determine if cancer cells are present. If they are present, the pathologist performs additional tests on these cancer cells. These tests tell the doctor what type of cancer is present as well as other important factors that help determine the course of treatment.


Biopsy (Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diso)

The removal of a sample of tissue, which is then examined under a microscope to check for cancer cells or other disease processes.


Biopsy (Dermatology)

A procedure performed to remove tissue or cells from the body for examination under a microscope.


Biopsy (Ear Surgery)

Examination of a small amount of tissue taken from the patient's body to make a diagnosis.


Biopsy (Female Health)

Removal of sample of tissue via a hollow needle or scalpel.


Biopsy (Gynecological)

Removal of sample of tissue via a hollow needle or scalpel.


Biopsy (Gynecology)

Removal of sample of tissue via a hollow needle or scalpel.


Biopsy (HIV and AIDs)

Removal of a piece of tissue for examination under the microscope, for diagnostic purposes.


Biopsy (Health)

A procedure performed to remove tissue or cells from the body for examination under a microscope.


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Biopsy (Health and Beauty)

The removal of body tissue for study and diagnosis.


Biopsy (Horse Health)

The procedure by which a small sample of tissue is obtained for microscopic examination or culture, for the purpose of making a medical diagnosis.


Biopsy (Invitro Fertilization)

The removal of a piece of tissue for microscopic examination.


Biopsy (Lymphoma)

The removal of cells or tissues, which are then examined under a microscope to check for cancer cells. When only a sample of tissue is removed, the procedure is called incisional biopsy or core biopsy. When the whole tumor is removed, it is called excisional biopsy. Removing tissue or fluid with a needle for microscopic examination is called needle biopsy or needle aspiration. Removing tissue from a lymph node is called lymph node biopsy.


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Biopsy (Men's Health)

A procedure in which tissue samples are removed (with a needle or during surgery) from the body for examination under a microscope; to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present.
bladder -a triangle-shaped, hollow organ located in the lower abdomen that holds urine. It is held in place by ligaments that are attached to other organs and the pelvic bones. The bladder's walls relax and expand to store urine, and contract and flatten to empty urine through the urethra.


Biopsy (Mesothelioma)

The microscopic confirmation of the presence of asbestos bodies or fibrosis in a small segment of tissue. This is done by open chest biopsy, needle biopsy, or transbronchial biopsy technique.


Biopsy (Microbiology)

Removal of tissue from a living body for diagnostic purposes (e.g., lymph node biopsy).


Biopsy (Nutrition)

To remove a bit of tissue from a living being for diagnosis.


Biopsy (Oncology)

Surgical removal of body tissue which will be used for identifying disease.


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Biopsy (Pathology)

A procedure performed to remove tissue or cells from the body for examination under a microscope.


Biopsy (Pituitary)

Examination of a small amount of tissue taken from the patientÂ’s body to make a diagnosis.


Biopsy (Prostate Cancer)

The removal of cells or tissues for examination under a microscope. When only a sample of tissue is removed, the procedure is called an incisional biopsy or core biopsy. When an entire lump or suspicious area is removed, the procedure is called an excisional biopsy. When a sample of tissue or fluid is removed with a needle, the procedure is called a needle biopsy or fine-needle aspiration.


Biopsy (Radiology)

A procedure in which tissue samples are removed (with a needle or during surgery) from the body for examination under a microscope; to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present.


Biopsy (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)

Removal of tissue from the body for a diagnosis.


Biopsy (Skin Cancer)

The procedure of removing tissue for examination under a microscope.


Biopsy (Surgery)

A diagnostic test involving the removal of tissue or cells for examination under a microscope.


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Biopsy (Urology)

A procedure in which tissue samples are removed (with a needle or during surgery) from the body for examination under a microscope; to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present.
bladder -a triangle-shaped, hollow organ located in the lower abdomen that holds urine. It is held in place by ligaments that are attached to other organs and the pelvic bones. The bladder's walls relax and expand to store urine, and contract and flatten to empty urine through the urethra.


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Biopsy (Women's Health)

Removal of a small piece of tissue for testing or examination under a microscope.


Biopsy (Womens Health)

Removal of a small piece of tissue for testing or examination under a microscope.




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