Removing a sample of tissue for examination by a pathologist.

removal of material for microscopic diagnosis. Can be aspiration by a needle to remove cells, can be removal of a tissue sample by a "core" needle, or surgical removal of part or all of the lesion. (See also Localisation Biopsy and ABBI.)

The surgical removal of a small piece of your tissue to determine if the area is cancerous.

surgical removal of a small amount of tissue that is microscopically examined for presence of abnormal or cancerous cells.

Small piece of tissue removed by a clinician e.g., skin biopsy removed by dermatologist for use in preparing skin fibroblast culture for CS or XP testing.

Removal of a tissue or cells from a living body.

a procedure that takes a sample of the tissue to evaluate further under a microscope.

Taking a small sample of tissue for diagnosis under the microscope. Biopsies of the endometrium can be done without anesthetic, through the cervix (see premenstrual biopsy). Biopsies of the ovary or of the lining of the peritoneal cavity (e.g. to detect subtle endometriosis) are done at laparoscopy. A testicular biopsy is done to determine why there's azoospermia. Using microscopic techniques, even an early embryo can be biopsied See also: embryo biopsy See also: preimplantation diagnosis

the removal of tissue for laboratory exam. Also called histopathology.

surgical sampling of a small sample of an organ (muscle, skin,...) most often under local anesthesia, for microscopic or pathologic examination.

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a sample of tissue removed for diagnostic purposes

A piece of tissue removed and examined microscopically to determine if there is a cancer.

To remove cells or tissues from the body for testing and examination under a microscope.

The removal of a small piece of body tissue to test and make a diagnosis.

removal and examination of tissues from the living body.

The removal of small bits of body tissue to be examined under a microscope for diagnosis.

Diagnostic procedure in which a tissue sample is surgically removed from some portion of the body and subjected to microscopic analysis. Most biopsies are performed to determine whether an observed growth of tissue, such as a tumor of the prostate, is malignant or benign.

The removal and microscopic examination of a tissue sample taken from the living body to establish an exact diagnosis, check for signs of disease, or assess the results of a surgical or pharmacological intervention.

Removal and microscopic examination of a sample of tissue to see if cancer cells are present.

A procedure used to remove cells or tissues to look at them under a microscope and check for signs of disease. When an entire tumor or lesion is removed, the procedure is called an excisional biopsy. When only a sample of tissue is removed, the procedure is called an incisional biopsy or core biopsy. When a sample of tissue or fluid is removed with a needle, the procedure is called a needle biopsy or fine-needle aspiration.

the process of removing tissue for diagnostic tests.

The removal of a tissue sample for study for evidence of disease.

The removal of a tissue sample to check for the presence of cancer cells.

Removal of a piece of tissue for diagnosis by microscopic examination. An incisional biopsy removes only a portion of a suspicous lesion. An excisional biopsy attempts to remove the entire lesion.

a surgical procedure in which a piece of tissues removed by a needle or an incision and sent to pathology to determine if it is benign or malignant (see malignant).

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

a section of skin tissue removed for clinical observation

The removal of cells or tissues, which are then examined under a microscope to check for cancer cells.

Taking a sample of the kidney tissue for the purpose of examining the kidney cells under a microscope.

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removal of tissue or other material from the living body for examination, usually microscopic

A procedure in which a piece of tissue is taken from the body to study under a microscope.

This is a surgical sample of breast tissue that is then analyzed by a pathologist to determine if cells are cancerous or benign. There are a number of different ways to perform breast biopsies, some using needles to extract cells and other biopsies requiring minor surgery in the operating room. In almost all breast biopsies, mammograms are performed first to identify the exact area that needs to be biopsied. The area is often bisected with small needles during the radiology procedure to help the surgeon pinpoint the biopsy later during surgery.

A minor operation to take part of an affected tissue to diagnose the cause of a lesion and reach a prognosis.

a procedure used to obtain a small amount of tissue from a organ for microscopic analysis. Biopsy can be accomplished with a biopsy needle, passed through the skin into the organ in question, or by an open surgical incision.

A tissue sample from the body, removed and examined under a microscope to diagnose for disease, determine organ rejection, or assess donated organs or tissues.

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.

Removal of a piece of tissue to see if it contains cancer.

Removal of small pieces of tissue from parts of the body (e.g. colon - colonic biopsy) for examination under the microscope to diagnose disease, or determine disease progression.

a procedure where tissue is removed from a living body to examine it under a microscope.

surgery to obtain a tissue sample from the body.

the removal and microscopic examination of tissue from the body for the purpose of obtaining diagnostic information.

A procedure to obtain tissue for diagnosis of an apparent abnormality. In many cases, a special needle can be used to obtain the tissue. In some cases, a larger piece of tissue may be removed surgically. Since the appearance of a lymph node is important in categorizing the type of lymphoma that may be present, surgical removal of an entire, enlarged lymph node or nodes is sometimes preferable (lymph node biopsy). The tissue is placed in preservative, stained with dyes, and examined under a microscope by a pathologist.

A procedure involving the removal of a sample of tissue for microscopic analysis. Biopsies can be accomplished with a biopsy needle (passed through the skin into the organ or tumor in question) or by open surgical incision.

The removal and examination under a microscope of a sample of tissue to check for cancer cells.

Removal and exam of a tissue sample taken from a living body. This procedure helps determine if the tissue is cancerous.

A special test in which a small piece of the heart muscle is removed at the time of cardiac catheterisation using a special instrument.

A procedure in which a small tissue sample, especially from the skin, is removed from the body to detect cancer or other abnormal cells.

The removal and/or examination of tissues, cells, or fluids from a living body for the purposes of diagnosis or experimental tests.

Surgery in which a small piece of breast tissue is removed and analyzed to determine whether breast disease is present.

a small sample of body tissue removed for microscopic examination.

The removal of tissue, cells, or fluid from the body (also refers to thesample removed), often performed in order to make a diagnosis. Types of biopsies include excisional lymph node biopsy, core needle biopsy, andfine-needle aspiration (FNA). Bone marrow and peripheral blood samples may also be referred to as biopsies in the context of making a vaccine.

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.

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.

Taking a specimen of tisue to make a precise diagnosis

The taking of a small piece of tissue from the body for laboratory examination.

Removal and examination of tissue from a living person; usually used to determine whether a tumor is life-threatening or benign.

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A tissue sample. In the case of digestive diseases, the biopsy is usually painless and is taken from the inner layers of the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines during endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures. See also Full Thickness Biopsy.

A small sample of tissue taken for laboratory analysis.

The removal of tissue or fluids from the body in order to diagnose possible illnesses.

A procedure to remove tissue samples for examination under a microscope to find for cancer or abnormal cells.

Process of removing tissue from patients for diagnostic examination. (SMD)

the removal and examination of a small amount of tissue to establish a diagnosis.

This is the removal of a small section of the tumour, the sample will be analysed by a histopathologist in order to establish a precise diagnosis. Surgical procedure. This may be a needle biopsy, where a very fine needle is used to take a tiny sample of the tumour. Occasionally a surgeon may remove the whole tumour prior to diagnosis; a resection biopsy. See also: Pathology

A specimen or piece of tissue taken from a specific area. This procedure if often used to test an area suspected of being cancerous. The removed piece of tissue is analyzed by a doctor called a pathologist to asses whether or not the tissue is actually cancer.

Removing tissue to determine whether cancer cells are present.

the procedure to remove a specimen of living tissue from body for examination under the microscope.

a small piece of tissue or small amount of fluid taken from part of the body for examination.

Removal of cells from the body to see if they are cancerous. A doctor examines the cells under a microscope, comparing them to normal cells. Techniques to remove cells include

A piece of tissue is taken from a person's body and looked at through a microscope to see if the cells are normal or not.

microscopic study to reveal the benign or malign nature of human tissue fragments.

Removal of a piece of intestinal mucosa for analysis.

Removing a sample of tissue that is checked under a microscope to look for cancer cells.

Removal of a small amount of tissue or fluid from the body, examined under a microscope to determine whether disease is present.

when a pathologist removes a piece of tissue from a possible cancerous growth for examination under a microscope.

The removal of a sample of tissue, which is then reviewed under a microscope. This is used in determining benign vs. malignant conditions.

Removal of cells or tissues for examination under a microscope. A needle biopsy involves removing a sample of cells or fluid with a needle. An incisional or core biopsy removes a sample of tissue. An excisional biopsy removes an entire mass of tissue.

Surgical removal of a tissue specimen to determine the types of cells present. This is often a screening for cancer.

is the removal of tissue to determine whether cancer cells are present.

Procedure in which a sample of lung tissue is taken if you have a severe case of pneumonia.

a test that takes some cells to be looked at under a microscope

examination under a microscope of a very small piece of tissue that has been surgically removed from an area of the body.

Surgical removal of tissue to be microscopically examined by a pathologist to determine if it is cancerous; there are numerous techniques to do this depending upon whether a lump can be felt or it is found by a mammogram. non-palpable lumps: Cannot be felt. ABBI (Advanced Breast Biopsy Instrumentation): Using digital mammography, a core of tissue is removed for study stereotactic core: Using computerized equipment, tissue is removed with a needle; several passes are made. mammotomy: Same as the core but only one insertion of the needle is necessary; vacuum action removes the tissue. needle localization: Insertion of a wire under mammographic guidance, then surgical removal of the suspicious tissue which hopefully will remove the whole lesion; considered to be a lumpectomy or excisional biopsy. palpable lumps: Able to be felt. fine needle aspiration: Using a needle to remove cells. tru-cut: A needle that removes tissue. incisional biopsy: Surgical removal of tissue, but not the whole lesion, excisional biopsy: Surgical removal of the whole lesion; may also be called a lumpectomy or partial mastectomy.

microscopic examination of a small piece of tissue taken from the body

A small sample of the cells, usually taken with aneedle. The cells are examined byapathologist to determine if they are cancerous.

a small sample of tissue, taken for microscopic examination to determine the nature or severity of a disease process.

the surgical removal of tissue in order to determine an exact diagnosis.

a procedure used to remove a lump or cells for testing or review under the microscope.

The removal of a small amount of cells or tissue from the body, so that it can then be examined under a microscope.

A biopsy is a procedure where cells or tissues are removed from the body so they can be examined under a microscope to look for unhealthy cells. During a biopsy, a doctor can remove an entire lump or remove a sample of tissue. A doctor can also use a needle to remove fluid or a small tissue sample. This procedure is called a needle biopsy.

A procedure where a small hollow needle is inserted into a suspicious body part in order to obtain a specimen for laboratory analysis. Usually used to check for the presence of cancer.

process of removing tissue from the body for closer examination. Using a special attachment to a flexible lighted tube (endoscope), a doctor may take a small sample during an examination of the rectum and colon. A biopsy may be used to confirm the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis or to periodically monitor for the possibility of other conditions such as cancer.

A biopsy involves taking a tissue sample to see if it contains cancer cells. It is the only way to tell for certain if a growth is cancer. There are several different types of biopsies.

Process of removing tissue sample for diagnostic examination.

The removal and examination of a small piece of tissue in order to achieve a diagnosis by microscopic examination.

Removal of tissue. This term does not indicate how much tissue will be removed.

The surgical removal of tissue for microscopic examination to aid in diagnosis.

the removal of a small sample of tissue for analysis under a microscope.

Removal of a small tissue specimen for examination.

The surgical removal of a small portion of tissue for diagnosis.

The removal of a small amount of tissue from the body for study under a microscope.

a sample of tissue is removed and examined under a microscope.

The removal and examination of tissue, cells and fluids from the living body.

A sample of tissue removed from the body that is suspected of being abnormal or cancerous.

removal and examination of living cells from the body

A process of removing tissue to determine the existence of pathology.

a small piece of tissue removed from anywhere in the body that is examined under a microscope to see if it is benign or malignant (see benign, malignancy).

Removal of small sample of living body tissue for purpose of examination under microscope

A minor surgical procedure where a small tissue specimen is removed and examined for the presence of disease.

The removal and examination of a piece of tissue from the body for diagnostic purposes.

A surgical procedure which involves removal and examination of a small section of tissue in order to definitively diagnose cancer.

Removal of a sample of tissue that is then examined under a microscope to confirm whether abnormal cells, including cancer, are present and need to be treated.

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

A procedure for obtaining a tissue specimen to assist in making a diagnosis.

The process of removing a small portion of human tissue from the body for diagnosis or special testing.

A minor surgical procedure to remove a small piece of tissue that is then examined under a microscope.

Bye-op-see] The removal of tissue, cells or fluids from the body for examination or study.

Removal of a small portion of tissue, usually for the purpose of making a diagnosis.

A small piece of living tissue removed for microscopic examination.

An operation to remove a small sample of tissue or cells from part of the body for testing and examination under a microscope

The removal of a sample of tissue for diagnostic examination

A piece of body tissue taken so that the cells can be looked at under a microscope.

A surgery performed to remove tissue for examination in order to determine whether cancer is present.

A fragment of tissue removed for study under the microscope.

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The procedure during which a piece of tissue is removed from a part of the body and examined in the laboratory.

The removal and examination of a sample of tissue in order to make a diagnosis.

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.

the procedure of taking a small tissue sample for examination.

Removal of a histologic sample of tissue of microscopic evaluation by a pathologist.

The removal of body tissue samples for diagnostic examination.

A procedure to remove a tissue sample for the purpose of testing for the presence or absence of any disease state or abnormality.

Removal of a sample of tissue or cells from the body by excision or aspiration for microscopic examination to assist in diagnosis of a disease.

The removal of a small sample of tissue to test for malignancy.

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. Pleural biopsies are used to make the diagnosis of mesothelioma.

The removal and examination, usually microscopic, of tissue from the living body, performed to establish precise diagnosis.

The removal and examination of a sample of tissue from a living body for diagnostic purposes, often to determine if the tissue is cancerous.

Removal of a piece of a tissue or organ through either surgery or sampling with a needle to determine the existence or cause of a disease.

The removal of a sample of abnormal tissue that is microscopically examined for cancer cells.

Surgical removal of a piece of tissue from a living subject for microscopic examination

removal of a piece of tumor or a tissue sample for microscopic examination. This sample may be used to determine the type and stage of cancer.

The removal and examination of a small piece of tissue from the body to determine a precise diagnosis.

A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue that is to be examined under a microscope for suspected disease. The procedure causes minor discomfort, but it is an important part of distinguishing cancerous lesions from ulcers in the colon in patients with ulcerative colitis. It is also used to differentiate ulcerative colitis from Crohn's disease.

Surgical removal of a small amount of tissue for examination and diagnosis. Biopsies can be used to differentiate between cancerous and noncancerous tissue.

Surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic evaluation

This is the removal of a piece of tissue from a human body for analysis then finally diagnosis.

Collection of a small sample of tissue for closer examination.

A liver biopsy involves taking a small piece of tissue from the liver to examine under the microscope. It is used to detect potential liver damage caused by chronic hepatitis B infections.

removal of a small piece of tissue for diagnostic examination.

The removal of blood, tissue, or cells from the body for examination.

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the study of tissue taken from a living body or organism, especially in the search for disease. A biopsy is often as simple as cutting off a small amount of skin, but other cases are more invasive.

tissue sample removed for testing from a live animal.

a procedure in which a sample of cells or tissue is taken to examine in a laboratory. In HCV, liver biopsies are used to monitor the health of the liver.

a small sample of tissue taken from a diseased area for examination

A diagnostic procedure in which a small piece of tissue is removed for examination under a microscope.

Removal and examination of a sample of tissue under a microscope to check for cancer cells

A test involving the removal of a small piece of an organ or other body tissue and its examination under a microscope.

Sampling a body tissue for microscopic examination in order determine the nature of a disease process.

The removal of cells or tissues with a needle or incision for examination under a microscope.

Removal and analysis of cells under a microscope to determine if they are cancerous. Biopsy is the only accurate way to diagnose cancer. A biopsy can be done through a needle with large core needle technique or fine needle aspiration. A surgical biopsy involves making an incision and removing breast tissue.

A biopsy involves the removal of tissue for medical evaluation.

Removal of tissue from the body for a diagnosis.

Doctors take cells from the part of a person's body where they think there might be cancer. Doctors look at the cells under a microscope to see if there is cancer or not.

The removal of a tissue sample for analysis

The removal of a tissue sample for microscopic examination. The term also refers to the tissue removed.

A (small) operation to remove a small piece of tissue, which is sent to a lab to see if it contains cancer cells.

The surgical removal of tissue samples for pathological examination.

The removal of tissue for diagnostic purposes. Usually removed by suction through a needle.

A small piece of tissue taken from the body for examination under the microscope.

procedure in which tissue samples are removed from the body for microscopic examination to establish a diagnosis.

The examination of tissue removed from a patient to discover the presence, extent and cause of disease.

Sampling of tissue from a particular part of the body (e.g., the prostate) used to check for abnormalities such as cancer. In the case of prostate cancer, a biopsy is usually carried out under ultrasound guidance using a specially designed device known as a prostate biopsy gun. Removed tissue is typically examined microscopically by a pathologist in order to make a precise diagnosis of the patient's condition.

removal of tissue for diagnosis. This procedure should be performed during a Laparoscopy to obtain a definite diagnosis of Endometriosis

The process of surgically removing tissue from the body, examining it under a microscope and making a diagnosis.

Tthe procedure of taking a small tissue sample for examination.

the removal and examination of a small piece of tissue from the living body to determine if cancer cells are present.

The removal of a small piece or sample of tissue or organ for pathologic examination. Biopsies containing both healthy and diseased tissue in the same sample are often helpful in establishing a diagnosis.

The removal of a sample of tissue that is then examined under a microscope to check for cancer cells.

to obtain a tissue sample for microscopic examination, usually to help in finding a diagnosis.

Removal of a small amount of tissue for examination. C c calpactins Calcium-binding proteins found in the cytoplasm.

A sample of cells or tissue taken from the body, to be looked at under a microscope.

Sample of tissue taken to help for examination under a microscope by a histopathologist, to determine the structure and type of tissue.

removal of tissue, cells, or fluid for laboratory examination and diagnosis.

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Microscopic examination of specimens of lung tissue obtained with a bronchoscope, or of specimens of other tissues, can tell a doctor where granulomas have formed in the body.

A biopsy is the removal and examination of tissue from the living body in order to establish an exact diagnosis. Biopsies are performed while a patient is under a general anesthesia.

Removal of a small tissue sample for microscopic examination.

When a doctor removes a small amount of tissue from your body to examine it closely for signs of infection or cancer cells. Biopsies are used to confirm whether or not a person has breast or colorectal cancer.

A test through which cells are removed from the body and examined for the presence of cancer.

Removal of tissue by a scalpel, cutting punch device or needle.

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

The removal of a sample of tissue, which is then examined under a microscope to check for cancerous changes.

Removal of a small sample of a tumor for examination by a pathologist.

Process of removing tissue for histologic evaluation.

The removal of a sample of tissue so that it can be examined in the laboratory to find out the cause of an illness

to collect a sample of skin or tissue for analysis

A procedure to remove cells to investigate a condition.

The examination of a sample of tissue that has been removed from an area of the body where cancer is suspected.

The removal of a small piece of tissue from a brain tumor or other part of the body for microscopic examination to confirm diagnosis, estimate prognosis, or follow the course of a disease.

Removal of a sample of tissue or cells from the body to assist in diagnosis of a disease. In some biopsies, a very thin needle is used to draw fluid and cells from a lump. In a core biopsy, a larger needle is used to remove more tissue.

A tissue sample removed and analyzed to determine the presence of cancer cells.

proven A term describing disease that has been identified by a pathologist who examined a tissue sample.

Process of removing tissue for determination of existence of pathology.

Excision of living tissue for the purpose of examination by a pathologist.

Removal of a small amount of prostate tissue for microscopic examination to detect cancer of the prostate.

A procedure involving the removal of tissue from the body of a patient. Removed tissue is typically examined microscopically by a pathologist in order to make a precise diagnosis of the patient's condition.

the removal of a small sample of cells or tissue for microscopic examination and/or culture.

the microscopic examination of tissue or cells removed from the body to determine if cancer cells are present.

Removing tissue to test it for disease.

The removal of cell or tissue specimens for diagnosis and microscopic examination. The procedure can be performed via an open surgical incision or a biopsy needle. A biopsy is necessary in cancer patients before proper treatment can be determined.

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.

A biopsy refers to a procedure that involves obtaining a tissue specimen for microscopic analysis to establish a precise diagnosis

The process of removing tissue from living patients for the purpose of diagnostic examination.

the removal of a small piece of living tissue for examination to confirm or establish a diagnosis.

Surgically removing a small piece of tissue that is checked under a microscope for cancer cells. A small tumor can frequently be removed at the time of the biopsy.

Procurement of a small sample of tissue for analysis

A small tissue sample used in some cases to confirm a diagnosis.

A procedure where tumor tissue is removed from the body for laboratory examination to determine whether or not cancer or some other disease is present. A biopsy can be performed using a needle (core biopsy) to extract a small amount of cells or as a surgical procedure to remove a larger piece of tissue.

The removal of tissue, which is then examined under a microscope to look for cancer cells.

Removal of a small bit of tissue for examination under the microscope.

A surgical procedure used to test for cancer by removing a piece of tissue from the breast

Piece of tissue cut out for microscopic examination

Removal of a sample of tissue from a living person for laboratory examination

A specimen of tissue that is taken to be examined for the presence of cancer.

The removal of a piece of tissue and subsequent microscopic examination to determine if there is cancer.

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

Sampling a small portion of body tissue to find out whether tissue is benign, infectious or cancerous.

The removal and examination of a sample of tissue from a living body for diagnostic purposes. A specimen so obtained

The removal of a sample of tissue to see whether cancer cells are present.

The surgical removal of a cell or sample of tissue for diagnostic purposes.

A tissue sample, usually taken for microscopy, to look for altered cells. A biopsy is taken from a living organ or tissue in the patient. One of the most used types is fine needle biopsy, where a long needle is directed to the target organ/tissue, guided by X-ray, CT or ultrasound. Through the needle a small sample of tissue is withdrawn. Other means of taking biopsies are through fibre-optic instruments or during surgery, as an aid to decide whether to remove a lesion entirely, only a part of it or not at all.

A tissue sample that is removed and examined under the microscope.

The removal of a small sample of tissue usually taken from the stomach lining during endoscopy. The sample is examined for the presence of abnormalities, including H. pylori.

the removal of tissue for the purpose of assisting and diagnosis; the removal of cells or tissues that are viewed under a microscope for signs of cancer

A procedure that involves removing a sample of tissue and examining it under a microscope for the presence of abnormal cells.

The removal of tumor tissue for submission to a pathologist.

The removal of a small piece of tissue to check for abnormal cells under a microscope.

A procedure to remove a sample of tissue so it can be examined for the presence of cancer cells.

An examination of a sample of tissue, removed from the area of the body where cancer is suspected.

Excision of a small piece of living tissue for microscopic or biochemical examination; usually performed to establish a diagnosis. RT autopsy.

A procedure where a piece of tissue or fluid (a group of cells) is taken from a person's body and examined with a microscope to see if the cells are normal or not. A biopsy is a common way of determining if a person has cancer and, if so, what type it is.

The surgical removal of tissue for microscopic examination for diagnosis.

The removal of small amounts of tissue from an organ for examination. A biopsy is usually performed with a long thin needle that is inserted into the organ.

Gk, bios, life + opsis, view], the removal of a small piece of living tissue from an organ or other part of the body for microscopic examination

a medical procedure that involves obtaining a tissue sample for analysis to establish a precise diagnosis.

Removal of a tissue sample from the body for examination.

The examination of tissue to determine whether it is malignant or benign.

The process by which a small sample of tissue is taken for examination.

The removal of a small piece of tissue, which is then examined under a microscope

Removal of tissue for examination under a microscope.

removal of a sample of tissue for study, usually under a microscope. A physician uses ultrasound to guide a small needle into areas of the prostate where abnormalities are detected. The needle is used to collect cells or tissue samples of the prostate. Usually six to fourteen biopsies are taken to sample various areas of the prostate. The tissue samples are then analyzed in a laboratory to help physicians diagnose a variety of disorders and diseases in the prostate.

sampling of body cells or tissue. See biopsy.

a medical test to remove cells or tissue from a body to test them for a disease condition. The tissue can either be looked at under a microscope or analyzed using chemical tests. Biopsies are usually taken when the cause or extent of a disease is uncertain.

Examination of a small amount of tissue taken from the patientâ€(tm)s body to make a diagnosis.

The removal of bits of tissue from the body for diagnostic examination.

A procedure in which a tiny piece of a body part (tissue sample), such as the kidney or bladder, is removed (with a needle or during surgery) for examination under a microscope; to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present.

The removal and examination of tissue for diagnosis.

Removal and examination of cells or tissue under a microscope to check for cancer

The process of surgically removing tissue from the body. Tissue from a biopsy is examined in a laboratory under a microscope in order to make a diagnosis.

The removal of a sample of tissue that is then examined under a microscope to identify what is going on in that tissue.

the procedure of removing tissue for examination under a microscope.

A small piece of tissue removed from the body for microscopic analysis.

Removal of a small amount of tissue to diagnosis the disease process

The removal of tissue from patients for diagnostic examination.

Removal of a sample of tissue that is then examined under a microscope by a pathologist to see if cancer is present. When the entire tumor or lesion is removed, the procedure is called an excisional biopsy. When only a sample of tissue is removed, the procedure is called an incisional biopsy or core biopsy. When a sample of tissue or fluid is removed with a needle, the procedure is called a needle biopsy or fine-needle biopsy.

Diagnostic procedure of surgically removing a tissue sample from the body and analyzing it microscopically for abnormal tissue growth.

is a surgical procedure to remove a small piece of skin for pathological examination under a microscope. Ela-Max a topical anesthetic can be used 1 hour before a biopsy or other skin procedure to reduce the pain of the injection. lister (vesicle, a small blister) is a fluid-filled area of skin. Blisters and vesicles may be seen in contact eczema, hand eczema, and fungal infections. They can also be seen in shingles (herpes zoster) other more unusual blistering disorders.

The surgical removal and microscopic examination of living tissue for diagnostic purposes.

Removal of tissue for medical (cancer) examination.

(BY-ahp-see): 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 the whole tumor 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.

Removal a sample tissue to diagnose a disease.

a small amount of body tissue or fluid is removed and then tested for signs of infection.

medical procedure taking a small tissue sample in order to confirm a diagnosis.

Removal of a sample of tissue that is looked at under a microscope to see if cancer cells are present.

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Removal of a small piece of tumor tissue for diagnosis by microscopic examination.

a procedure performed with a needle or surgical incision to remove a tissue sample to determine the presence of cancer cells through microscopic examination and/or culture

Removal of a portion (sample) of tissue for pathological examination or diagnostic study.

The removal of body tissue for study and diagnosis.

A biopsy is a test that involves taking a small sample of tissue from the body so it can be examined.

The process of removing tissue from living patients for diagnostic examination. The study of a small piece of living tissue.

Obtained by instruments passed through an endoscopic or obtained by a needle introduced under endoscopic guidance.

Excision of tissue/entire lesion for gross and microscopic examination.

Aspiration through an appropriate needle.

Surgical incision or excision of the region.

Excision of tissue from a living being for diagnosis.

The surgical removal of tissue for pathological study to aid in diagnosis.

Excision, for examination, of a small amount of tissue from a living body to determine the presence of disease. Also, the tissue excised is called a biopsy.

A test in which a small amount of tissue is removed for microscopic evaluation.

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A biopsy (in Greek: bios = life and opsy = look/appearance) is a medical test involving the removal of cells or tissues for examination. The tissue is often examined under a microscope and can also be analyzed chemically (for example, using PCR techniques). When only a sample of tissue is removed, the procedure is called an incisional biopsy or core biopsy.

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