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Needle Biopsy

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The removal of a tissue sample using a needle, for microscopic examination. [ ]

Term info

Label

Needle Biopsy

Synonyms
  • Aspiration Biopsy
  • Needle Biopsy
  • Puncture Biopsy
  • needle biopsy
Subsets

NCIT_C116977, NCIT_C118169

ALT DEFINITION

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.

Display Name

Needle Biopsy

Legacy Concept Name

Needle_Biopsy

Maps To

Needle Biopsy

Preferred Name

Needle Biopsy

Semantic Type

Diagnostic Procedure

UMLS CUI

C0005560

code

C15190

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