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core needle biopsy

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Pronunciation: /kɔr ˈnidəl ˈbaɪɑpsi/

core needle biopsy

Definition

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

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cell cycle

senega root

photodynamic therapy

gemcitabine-cisplatin regimen

plicamycin

surgical excision

activate

insulin

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nurulimab

levonantradol

Prolarix

recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus-expressing interferon-beta and tyrosinase-related protein 1

enteric-coated zoledronic acid tablet MER-101

goserelin acetate extended-release microspheres LY01022

CARD11-BCL10-MALT1 complex inhibitor XL114

submicron particle paclitaxel sterile suspension

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splice-site mutation

first-degree relative

synchronous cancer

genome-wide association study

genetic counseling

locus heterogeneity

reduced penetrance

onychodystrophy

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