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fine-needle aspiration biopsy

Definition / meaning of fine-needle aspiration biopsy

The removal of tissue or fluid with a thin needle for examination under a microscope. Also called FNA biopsy.

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

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