{"termId":45164,"language":"en","dictionary":"Cancer.gov","audience":"Patient","termName":"biopsy","firstLetter":"b","prettyUrlName":"biopsy","pronunciation":{"key":"(BY-op-see)","audio":"https://nci-media.cancer.gov/pdq/media/audio/705105.mp3"},"definition":{"html":"The removal of cells or tissues for examination by a pathologist. The pathologist may study the tissue under a microscope or perform other tests on the cells or tissue. There are many different types of biopsy procedures. The most common types include: (1) incisional biopsy, in which only a sample of tissue is removed; (2) excisional biopsy, in which an entire lump or suspicious area is removed; and (3) needle biopsy, in which a sample of tissue or fluid is removed with a needle. When a wide needle is used, the procedure is called a core biopsy. When a thin needle is used, the procedure is called a fine-needle aspiration biopsy.","text":"The removal of cells or tissues for examination by a pathologist. The pathologist may study the tissue under a microscope or perform other tests on the cells or tissue. There are many different types of biopsy procedures. The most common types include: (1) incisional biopsy, in which only a sample of tissue is removed; (2) excisional biopsy, in which an entire lump or suspicious area is removed; and (3) needle biopsy, in which a sample of tissue or fluid is removed with a needle. When a wide needle is used, the procedure is called a core biopsy. When a thin needle is used, the procedure is called a fine-needle aspiration biopsy."},"otherLanguages":[{"language":"es","termName":"biopsia","prettyUrlName":"biopsia"}],"relatedResources":[],"media":[]}