Endometrial Biopsy

Preferred Label : Endometrial Biopsy;

NCIt definition : Removal of tissue from the endometrial cavity for microscopic examination.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A procedure in which a sample of tissue is taken from the endometrium (inner lining of the uterus) for examination under a microscope. A thin tube is inserted through the cervix into the uterus, and gentle scraping and suction are used to remove the sample.;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000322856;

Details

Origin ID

C51920;

UMLS CUI

C1510477;

Semantic type(s)
- Diagnostic Procedure [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Biopsy endometrium [MedDRA Preferred Term]
- Endometrial biopsy [MedDRA LLT]
- Endometrial biopsy (procedure) [SNOMED CT concept]
- endometrial biopsy [CISMeF Querying Strategy]
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- Organ [NCIt concept]
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- Endometrium [NCIt concept]

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