Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Needle Biopsy

Removal and examination of tissue obtained through a transdermal needle inserted into the specific region, organ, or tissue being analyzed.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Removal and examination of tissue obtained through a transdermal needle inserted into the specific region, organ, or tissue being analyzed.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Biopsies, Needle
  • Needle Biopsies
  • Aspiration Biopsy
  • Puncture Biopsy
  • Aspiration Biopsies
  • Biopsies, Aspiration
  • Biopsies, Puncture
  • Biopsy, Aspiration
  • Biopsy, Puncture
  • Puncture Biopsies

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

usually NIM with specific organ /pathol + disease /diag and/or /pathol

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History Note

73

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Previous Indexing

  • Biopsy (1966-1972)

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Tree Numbers

  1. E01w.370.225.500.384w.100w.119
  2. E01w.370.225.998w.054w.119
  3. E01w.370.388.100w.100
  4. E04w.074w.119
  5. E04w.665.100
  6. E05.200.500.384w.100w.119
  7. E05.200.998w.054w.119
  8. E05.242.384w.100w.119

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Needle Biopsy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001707. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001707
  2. Needle Biopsy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72410173