Medical Definition of Bone marrow biopsy
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A test involving the insertion of a thin needle into the breastbone or more commonly, the hip, in order to aspirate a sample of the marrow. A small piece of cortical bone may also be obtained for biopsy. Anaemia of unknown cause is often investigated using this test.
(27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bone Marrow Biopsy
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