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Pronunciation: /kɔr ˈbaɪɑpsi/

core biopsy

Definition

The removal of a tissue sample with a wide needle for examination under a microscope. Also called core needle biopsy.

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chronic neutrophilic leukemia

myelomonocyte

percutaneous transhepatic cholangiodrainage

marijuana

aggressive fibromatosis

metallic

gemcitabine-cisplatin

radioisotope

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antibody-drug conjugate SC-006

copper Cu 64 NOTA-PSMAi-PEG-Cy5.5-C’ dots

itraconazole dispersion in polymer matrix

Rayaldee

adipose-derived stromal vascular fraction cells

Konakion

cilastatin sodium

gallium-based bone resorption inhibitor AP-002

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genetic marker

mucosal neuroma

founder variant

genetic susceptibility

FDR

missense variant

Southern blot

founder mutation

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