Diagnostic Procedure
stereotactic biopsy Audio
ster·e·o·tac·tic bi·op·sy [ stayr-ee-oh-tak-tik by-op-see ]
Definitions related to stereotactic biopsy:
  • A biopsy procedure that uses a computer and a 3-dimensional scanning device to find a tumor site and guide the removal of tissue for examination under a microscope.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A biopsy procedure that uses 3-dimensional imaging to localize a lesion and guide the removal of a tissue sample.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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