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Pronunciation: /fna* ˈbaɪɑpsi/

FNA biopsy

Definition

The removal of fluid, cells, or tissue with a thin needle for examination under a microscope. Also called fine-needle aspiration biopsy.

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gastric adenocarcinoma and proximal polyposis of the stomach

islet of Langerhans cell

Elitek

reduced-intensity transplant

chemical

extravasation

Tarvacin

ER

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DNP-modified autologous renal cell carcinoma tumor cell vaccine

marimastat

bropirimine

DLL3/CD3e tri-specific T-cell activating construct HPN328

PARP inhibitor NMS-03305293

Vira-A

BCR-ABL p210-b3a2 breakpoint-derived pentapeptide vaccine

liposomal vinorelbine tartrate

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carrier rate

single nucleotide variant

first-degree relative

codon

locus heterogeneity

genotyping

inherited cancer syndrome

genodermatosis

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