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An incisional biopsy or core biopsy samples a portion of the abnormal tissue without attempting to remove the entire lesion or tumor. When a sample of tissue or fluid is removed with a needle in such a way that cells are removed without preserving the histological architecture of the tissue cells, the procedure is called a needle aspiration ...
A nerve biopsy can lead to the discovery of various necrotizing vasculitis, amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, leprosy, metabolic neuropathies, inflammation of the nerve, loss of axon tissue, and demyelination. Biopsy literally means an examination of tissue removed from a living body to discover the presence, cause, or extent of a disease.
biopsy, autopsy: optic(o)-of or relating to chemical properties of the eye: Middle French optique; from Greek ὀπτῐκός (optikós); cognate with Latin oculus, relating to the eye opticochemical, biopsy: or(o)-of or pertaining to the mouth Latin ōs, ōris, mouth oral-or: one who, agent noun–forming suffix
Mackey's “first ever mammogram,” led to a biopsy that diagnosed her with stage 3 triple negative breast cancer. The mom of two daughters, 3 and 6 at the time, felt ready to act.
Bone marrow biopsy: BMC: bone mineral content: BMD: bone mineral density (also termed bone mass measurement) BMI: body mass index: BMP: basic metabolic panel: BMR: basal metabolic rate: BMS: bare-metal stent: BMT: bone marrow transplantation: BNO: bowel not open BNP: brain natriuretic peptide: BO: bowel open B/O: because of BOA: born out of ...
Brain biopsy is the removal of a small piece of brain tissue for the diagnosis of abnormalities of the brain. It is used to diagnose tumors, infection, inflammation, and other brain disorders. By examining the tissue sample under a microscope, the biopsy sample provides information about the appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
Performed an urgent biopsy on a woman who came to the ER for breast pain. She had an obvious cancer that was what we call a fungating mass which is basically an ulcerating tumor literally growing ...
Like methadone, Suboxone blocks both the effects of heroin withdrawal and an addict’s craving and, if used properly, does it without causing intoxication. Unlike methadone, it can be prescribed by a certified family physician and taken at home, meaning a recovering addict can lead a normal life, without a daily early-morning commute to a clinic.