Biopsy: alternatives and connections

a blood test used to identify unknown antigens; blood with the unknown antigen is mixed with a known antibody and whether or not agglu…

a serologic analysis of a sample of blood

Resembling a crab; pertaining to the Cancroidea, one of the families of crabs, including the genus Cancer.

a prenatal test to detect birth defects at an early stage of pregnancy; tissue from the chorionic villi is assayed

a prenatal test to detect birth defects at an early stage of pregnancy; tissue from the chorionic villi is assayed

a blood test in which a sample of serum is exposed to a particular antigen and complement in order to determine whether or not antibod…

A malignant growth containing epithelial cells; -- called also epithelial cancer.

any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes

A type of skin cancer.

biopsy of deep tissue that is obtained through a hollow needle

a blood test that measures levels of a protein called prostate specific antigen that is manufactured exclusively by the prostate gland…

a malignant neoplasm of the skin

the most common form of skin cancer

A large vesicle or bulla, usually containing a serous fluid; a blister; a bubble, as in water, glass, etc.

A vesicle of the skin, containing watery matter or serum, whether occasioned by a burn or other injury, or by a vesicatory; a collecti…

A bleb; a vesicle, or an elevation of the cuticle, containing a transparent watery fluid.

The act of invading; the act of encroaching upon the rights or possessions of another; encroachment; trespass.

(pathology) a firm abnormal elevated blemish on the skin; caused by a virus