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Endometrial biopsy
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A procedure in which a sample of tissue is taken from the endometrium (inner lining of the uterus) for examination under a microscope. A thin tube is inserted through the cervix into the uterus, and gentle scraping and suction are used to remove the sample. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Removal of tissue from the endometrial cavity for microscopic examination. (NCI Thesaurus)
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