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fine-needle aspiration cytology — FNA cytology a technique that uses samples obtained by fine needle aspiration to provide information on the cells of tumours or cysts. It is useful for detecting the presence of malignant cells, particularly in lumps of the breast and thyroid.… … The new mediacal dictionary
Needle aspiration biopsy — FNA redirects here. For other uses, see FNA (disambiguation). Needle aspiration biopsy Diagnostics [[file … Wikipedia
aspiration cytology — the aspiration of specimens of cells from tumours or cysts through a hollow needle, using a syringe, and their subsequent examination under the microscope after suitable preparation (by staining, etc.). The technique is now used widely,… … Medical dictionary
aspiration cytology — the aspiration of specimens of cells from tumours or cysts through a hollow needle, using a syringe, and their subsequent examination under the microscope after suitable preparation (by staining, etc.). The technique is now used widely,… … The new mediacal dictionary
FNA cytology — fine needle aspiration cytology … The new mediacal dictionary
FNAC — fine needle aspiration cytology … Medical dictionary
FNAC — • fine needle aspiration cytology … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
FNAC — Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (Community » Educational) * Fédération nationale des cadres (International » French) … Abbreviations dictionary
Cytopathology — A pair of micrographs of a cytopathology specimen showing a 3 dimensional cluster of cancerous cells (serous carcinoma) Cytopathology (from Greek κύτος, kytos, a hollow ;[1] πάθος, pathos … Wikipedia
biopsy — /buy op see/, n., pl. biopsies, v., biopsied, biopsying. Med. n. 1. the removal for diagnostic study of a piece of tissue from a living body. 2. a specimen obtained from a biopsy. v.t. 3. to remove (living tissue) for diagnostic evaluation. [1890 … Universalium
