Definition: Using fine needles (finer than 22-gauge) to remove tissue or fluid specimens from the living body for examination in the pathology laboratory and for disease diagnosis.
usually NIM with specific organ/pathol (IM) + dis/pathol (IM)
Other names Needle Biopsy, Fine; Needle Biopsies, Fine; Fine-Needle Biopsy; Fine-Needle Biopsies; Fine-Needle Aspirations; Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy; Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsies; Fine Needle Biopsies; Fine Needle Aspiration; Biopsy, Fine-Needle Aspiration; Biopsy, Fine Needle; Biopsies, Fine-Needle Aspiration; Biopsies, Fine-Needle; Biopsies, Fine Needle; Aspirations, Fine-Needle; Aspiration, Fine-Needle; Aspiration Biopsy, Fine Needle; Aspiration Biopsies, Fine-Needle; Fine-Needle Aspiration; Fine Needle Biopsy