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Incisional biopsy
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A surgical procedure in which a portion of a lump or suspicious area is removed for diagnosis. The tissue is then examined under a microscope to check for signs of disease. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A surgical procedure in which part of a lesion is removed for microscopic examination. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
A procedure in which a surgical incision (cut) is made through the skin to expose and remove tissues. The biopsy tissue is examined under a microscope by a pathologist. An open biopsy may be done in the doctor's office or in the hospital, and may use local anesthesia or general anesthesia. A lumpectomy to remove a breast tumor is a type of open biopsy. (NCI Dictionary)
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