Diagnostic Procedure
puncture biopsy
punc·ture bi·op·sy
Definitions related to puncture biopsy:
  • (needle biopsy) The removal of a tissue sample using a needle, for microscopic examination.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (needle biopsy) The removal of tissue or fluid with a needle for examination under a microscope. 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.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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