Forceps Biopsy

Preferred Label : Forceps Biopsy;

NCIt definition : The removal of a tissue sample using a specially-designed endoscope consisting of a slender flexible forceps with movable cup-shaped jaws. The jaws are closed around the tissue to be collected and while closed the forceps are withdrawn to capture the biopsy tissue.;

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1643495;

Details

Origin ID

C177206;

UMLS CUI

C5445114;

Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Biopsy forceps, device (physical object) [SNOMED CT concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Diagnostic Procedure [UMLS semantic type]
procedure_has_excised_anatomy
- Organ [NCIt concept]
procedure_has_target_anatomy
- Organ [NCIt concept]

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