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Needle biopsy

biopsy of deep tissue that is obtained through a hollow needle

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Biopsy noun · 86% connection

examination of tissues or liquids from the living body to determine the existence or cause of a disease

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Blood test noun · 86% connection

a serologic analysis of a sample of blood

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Chorionic villus biopsy noun · 86% connection

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

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Chorionic villus sampling noun · 86% connection

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

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a malignant tumor of the epithelial tissue

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Malignant melanoma noun · 86% connection

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

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Melanoma noun · 86% connection

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

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PSA blood test noun · 86% connection

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Skin cancer noun · 86% connection

a malignant neoplasm of the skin

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Squamous cell carcinoma noun · 86% connection

the most common form of skin cancer

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Bleb noun · 85% connection

(pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid

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Blister noun · 85% connection

(pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid

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Bulla noun · 85% connection

(pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid

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(pathology) the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body; "the tumor's invasion of surrounding…

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Acicular adjective · 78% connection

Needle-shaped; slender like a needle or bristle, as some leaves or crystals; also, having sharp points like needless.