NCIt definition : A surgical procedure in which part of a lesion is removed for microscopic examination.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A procedure in which a surgical incision (cut) is made through the skin
to expose and remove tissues. The biopsy tissue is examined under a microscope by
a pathologist. An open biopsy may be done in the doctor's office or in the hospital,
and may use local anesthesia or general anesthesia. A lumpectomy to remove a breast
tumor is a type of open biopsy.; CDISC: A type of biopsy in which part of a lesion is removed for microscopic examination.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000335492; CDR0000046698;
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