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fine-needle aspiration
The type of biopsy through which a thin needle is inserted into an area of body tissue and analysed in the laboratory to determine whether the tissue is benign or malignant.
Alternative Names
FNAfine-needle aspirationsfine-needle aspiration biopsiesFNACfine-needle aspiration cytologyfine-needle aspiration biopsy
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fine-needle aspiration is listed as an essential skill for 1 occupation(s).
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fine-needle aspiration is a useful but optional skill for 2 occupation(s).
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