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Biopsy

The removal of a small piece of soft or hard tissue for microscopic examination. The operation is usually carried out under a local anaesthetic. The tissue is sent to a laboratory for cellular diagnosis. A specialist (histologist or pathologist) will study the cells under magnification and diagnose any abnormalities.

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