The removal of a sample of tissue for examination under a microscope to check for cancer cells or other abnormalities.

See: Bone marrow biopsy.

See: Brain biopsy.

See: Breast biopsy.

See: Endometrial biopsy.

A surgical procedure in which an entire abnormal area is removed for diagnostic examination under a microscope.

See: Incisional biopsy.

See: Liver biopsy.

See: Muscle biopsy.

A biopsy that is performed by using a punch, an instrument for cutting and removing a disk of tissue. For example, a punch biopsy of the skin may be done to make a diagnosis of skin cancer.

See: Sentinel lymph node biopsy.

See: Skin biopsy.

See: Stereotactic needle biopsy.

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 [..]

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

The process of removing tissue to examine it, usually for medical reasons.

Removal of a small amount of tissue and/or fluid; the specimen is usually obtained by cutting or by suction through a needle.

Removal of a sample of tissue for study, usually under a microscope.

Process of removing tissue for histologic evaluation.

Process of removing tissue from living patients for diagnostic examination. A specimen obtained by biopsy. See the Biopsies page for additional information.

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

1895, from French biopsie, coined by French dermatologist Ernest Besnier (1831-1909) from Greek bi- comb. form of bios "life" (see bio-) + opsis "a sight" (see eye (n.)). As a verb [..]

Removal of tissue to be tested for cancer cells.

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 suspici [..]

Surgical removal of a piece of tissue from a person for microscopic examination to make a diagnosis (e.g. to determine whether abnormal cells such as cancer cells are present).

Taking a small sample of tissue to make a diagnosis.

removal of a small piece of tissue from a living organism for study.

The taking of a tissue sample for microscopic analysis, in order to make a precise diagnosis.

A process of removing tissue to determine if it is healthy or not.

The process of removing tissue for histologic, or microscopic, evaluation.

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

n. the surgical removal of live sample tissue and its study under the microscope. It usually involves a small, surgical incision on the part affected to derive a specimen and to examine this tissue fo [..]

Removal of a small pice of flesh or organ for further study to determine abnormalities. Compare autopsy.

biopsy (pop)

The extraction of small pieces of tissues for chemical and/or histological studies, e.g. muscle biopsy to study fibre composition, using a hollow needle.

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 whi [..]

A procedure to remove a tiny piece of body tissue to examine under the microscope

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

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

removal of human tissue in order to conduct certain medical tests

(n) examination of tissues or liquids from the living body to determine the existence or cause of a disease

A biopsy is a procedure that removes a small piece of living tissue from your body. The tissue is examined with a microscope for signs of damage or disease. Biopsies can be done on all parts of the bo [..]

  The process of removing a mass of cells from patients body for finding out the disease or a problem.

A procedure in which tissue samples are removed from the body for examination of their appearance under a microscope to find out whether cancer or other abnormal cells are present. A biopsy can be don [..]

The removal of a small piece of tissue from the body for examination under a microscope.

The taking of a small sample of tissue for examination.

The removal of a sample of tissue followed by microscopic examination by a pathologist to see whether cancer cells are present.

Removal of a portion of tissue for further examination for diagnostic purposes.

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

A small sample of tissue taken from the body to make 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 b [..]

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

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 suspici [..]

Sometimes, when doctors are not sure what's wrong with a part of your body, they might decide to do a test called a biopsy. This means they remove a tiny piece and look at it under a microscope. [..]

Abbreviations: Bx Definition: (BY-ahp-see) A procedure to remove cells or tissue in order to look at them under a microscope to check for signs of disease. When an entire tumor is removed, it is an ex [..]

A biopsy is the removal of cells or tissue from the body for further examination. Examples of a biopsy include a fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy and a core biopsy.

is a medical test commonly performed involving the removal of tissue from an organ to be analyzed for underlying disease.

Sampling of tissue.

Removal and pathologic examination of specimens in the form of small pieces of Tissue from the living body.

A method for Diagnosis of Fetal Diseases by sampling the Cells of the placental Chorionic Villi for DNA analysis, presence of Bacteria, concentration of metabolites, etc. The advantage over Amniocente [..]

Using fine Needles (finer than 22-gauge) to remove Tissue or fluid specimens from the living body for examination in the Pathology Laboratory and for Disease Diagnosis.

Conducting a Biopsy procedure with the aid of a MEDICAL IMAGING modality.

The use of Needles usually larger than 14-gauge to remove Tissue samples large enough to retain cellular Architecture for Pathology examination.

Removal and examination of Tissue obtained through a transdermal Needle inserted into the specific region, organ, or Tissue being analyzed.

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.

Removal of tissue, cells, or fluid from the body for examination under a microscope. Biopsies are used to diagnose disease.

Removal and pathologic examination of specimens in the form of small pieces of tissue from the living body.

Using fine needles (finer than 22-gauge) to remove tissue or fluid specimens from the living body for examination in the pathology laboratory and for disease diagnosis.

Removal and examination of tissue obtained through a transdermal needle inserted into the specific region, organ, or tissue being analyzed.

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

Removal of tissue to be looked at under a microscope.

The removal of a small sample of tissue or fluid for examination. A sample is obtained in a way suited to the type of tissue and its location; it might be drawn out with a hollow needle and syringe, s [..]

a representative sample of an abnormal growth that is submitted for analysis and identification.

A procedure whereby a small piece of tissue is taken from the affected area or organ, eg the skin or the kidney. The tissue is then examined by a pathologist and special tests can be done to identify [..]

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

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 whi [..]

removing a small piece of tissue from the body for testing or examination

Removal of tissue from the body for a diagnosis.

The removal of a small sample of tissue from the body for examination under a microscope to help in diagnosing a disease.

removal and examination of tissues from the living body.

 A sample of affected tissue that is taken to see if abnormal cells are present and to confirm a diagnosis; for people with lymphoma the commonest biopsy is a lymph node biopsy (examination of the cells and their ‘architecture’ or arrangement under the microscope will indicate what type of lymphoma it is)

A sample of tissue taken from a living patient for diagnostic tests.

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 tumor or lesion 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 [..]

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

 a small sample of body tissue removed for microscopic examination.

A procedure used to remove cells or tissues in order to look at them under a microscope to check for signs of disease.

A surgical procedure performed by a dermatologist or surgeon that involves the removal and examination of tissues or cells from the body.

The removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination. Bite

The removal of a small portion of tissue, usually for the purpose of pathological examination and 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 section of skin tissue removed for clinical observation.

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).

A minor surgical procedure during which a small tissue specimen is removed and examined microscopically for the presence of disease (often cancer).

A section of skin tissue removed for clinical observation.

the removal of a small piece of tissue from an organ or part of the body for microscopic examination. Blood Count (BC)

removal and study of tissue to help decide what is wrong. Skin and muscle biopsies help doctors learn more about your condition.

The removal and examination of a sample of tissue from a living body for diagnostic purposes. ''We will need to perform a biopsy to determine whether the tumour is malignant or benign.''

the procedure of taking a small tissue sample for examination.

The removal of a sample of tissue via a small needle. The tissue is removed for examination to determine a diagnosis.

A biopsy involves removing some tissue from the body so that the cells can be inspected under a microscope to see if they are normal or cancerous and to identify other features, such as whether the ca [..]

Sampling of tissue from an abnormal area, such as a lump or tumor.

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 [..]

Removal of a small piece of body tissue so that the cells can be looked at under a microscope. Birt-Hogg-Dubé (BHD) syndrome

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

The removal of a small sample of tissue from the body for examination under a microscope to help diagnose a disease.

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.

A test to confirm the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.

A tissue sample taken from any organ or part of the body to ascertain whether any abnormality is present

A biopsy is a medical test commonly performed by a surgeon, interventional radiologist, or an interventional cardiologist. The process involves extraction of sample cells or tissues for examination to [..]

A biopsy is a medical test commonly performed by a surgeon, interventional radiologist, or an interventional cardiologist. The process involves extraction of sample cells or tissues for examination to [..]