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excisional biopsy

Definition / meaning of excisional biopsy

A surgical procedure in which an entire lump or suspicious area is removed for diagnosis. The tissue is then examined under a microscope.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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