Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Biopsy

Removal and pathologic examination of specimens from the living body.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Removal and pathologic examination of specimens from the living body.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Biopsies

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

usually NIM with specific organ /pathol + disease /diag and/or /pathol

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  1. E01w.370.225.500.384w.100w
  2. E01w.370.225.998w.054w
  3. E01w.370.388.100w
  4. E04w.074w
  5. E05.200.500.384w.100w
  6. E05.200.998w.054w
  7. E05.242.384w.100w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Biopsy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001706. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001706
  2. Biopsy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biopsy
  3. Biopsy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q179991