Medical Definition of Muscle biopsy
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A procedure which involves the removal of a small specimen of muscle tissue for microscopic analysis.
A muscle biopsy is used to distinguish between neurological and myopathic (muscle disease) disorders, identify muscular dystrophy, diagnose muscle infections and identify connective tissue disorders (necrotising vasculitis).
(21 Mar 1998)
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