Open Biopsy at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Open Biopsy? A procedure in which a surgical incision (cut) is made through the skin to expose and remove tissues. The biopsy tissue is examined under a microscope by a pathologist. An open biopsy may be done in the doctors office or in the hospital, and may use loca

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