Definitions for "Fine needle aspiration"
Keywords:  biopsy, needle, aspirate, syringe, fna
A procedure in which a physician or pathologist collects cells from a body organ by placing a very small (fine) needle into the area and aspirating or removing the cells; similar to drawing blood but with a smaller needle.
See THYROID FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION
A way of getting a sample of cells to look at under a microscope. The doctor uses a fine needle to draw up the cells into a syringe.
Keywords:  receptor, hormone
Hormone receptor