Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded

Preferred Label : Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded;

NCIt related terms : FFPE;

NCIt definition : Refers to a process where a sample is preserved with formalin and then embedded into a paraffin block for sectioning.;

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL541488;

Details

Origin ID

C143028;

UMLS CUI

C4684951;

Semantic type(s)
- Laboratory Procedure [UMLS semantic type]
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