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Aspiration
Pronunciation
Definition 1
Removal of fluid or tissue through a needle. Also, the accidental breathing in of food or fluid into the lungs. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Procedure using suction, usually with a thin needle and syringe, to remove bodily fluid or tissue. (NCI Thesaurus)
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