Phrases with «tumor biopsy»

A tumor biopsy is a medical procedure in which a small sample of tissue is taken from a tumor in a person's body. The sample is then examined under a microscope to determine if the tumor is cancerous or non-cancerous, and to gather other important information about the tumor. Full definition

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Genetic samples were derived for this study from tumor biopsy samples. (sciencedaily.com)
Rather than wait for tumor biopsy samples to become available, scientists captured «cell - free» DNA shed into the bloodstream by the tumor cells. (sciencedaily.com)
This could eventually eliminate the need for a lung tumor biopsy, which is more invasive and potentially dangerous. (vet.osu.edu)
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