Diagnostic Procedure
excision biopsy
ex·ci·sion bi·op·sy
Definitions related to excision biopsy:
  • (excisional biopsy) A surgical procedure in which an entire lesion is removed for microscopic examination.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (excisional biopsy) A surgical procedure in which an entire lump or suspicious area is removed for diagnosis. The tissue is then examined under a microscope.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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