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Definitions for "Lymph node biopsy"
Keywords:  microscope, node, underarm, anaesthetic, myeloma
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Taking out a lymph node to look at it under the microscope. This is to see if it contains any cancer cells. It is a very small operation. It is normally done under a general anaesthetic, but you should be able to go home the same day.
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a procedure in which all or part of a lymph node is removed and examined to determine if there is cancer within the node
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a procedure that involves removing lymph tissue and examining it under a microscope for signs of infection or a disease such as cancer
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