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. there are many different types of biopsy procedures. the most common types include: (1) incisional biopsy, in which only a sample of tissue is removed; (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. when 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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出典:『Wiktionary』 (2024/07/03 21:06 UTC 版)
biopsy (third-person singular simple present biopsies, present participle biopsying, simple past and past participle biopsied)
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