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Biopsy |
| Definitions |
<p>A biopsy is a procedure that removes cells or tissue from your body. A doctor called a pathologist looks at the cells or tissue under a microscope to check for damage or disease. The pathologist may also do other tests on it.</p> <p>Biopsies can be done on all parts of the body. In most cases, a biopsy is the only test that can tell for sure if a suspicious area is cancer. But biopsies are performed for many other reasons too.</p> <p>There are different types of biopsies. A needle biopsy removes tissue with a needle passed through your skin to the site of the problem. Other kinds of biopsies may require surgery.</p> |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0005558 |
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C0005558 |
| Date created |
11/17/2011 |
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A biopsy is a procedure that removes cells or tissue from your body. A doctor called a pathologist looks at the cells or tissue under a microscope to check for damage or disease. The pathologist may also do other tests on it. Biopsies can be done on all parts of the body. In most cases, a biopsy is the only test that can tell for sure if a suspicious area is cancer. But biopsies are performed for many other reasons too. There are different types of biopsies. A needle biopsy removes tissue with a needle passed through your skin to the site of the problem. Other kinds of biopsies may require surgery. |
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C0005558 |
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Biopsy |
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If your doctor suspects you may have cancer or another disease, she may order a biopsy for you. Learn about the types of biopsies and more.https://medlineplus.gov/biopsy.html |
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