Bronchial brush biopsy

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Bronchial brush biopsy
TermBronchial brush biopsy
Short definitionbronchial brush biopsy - (pronounced) (BRON-kee-ul brush BY-op-see) procedure in which cells are taken from inside the airways that lead to the lungs. A bronchoscope (a thin, tubular instrument with a light and lens for viewing) is inserted into the lungs through the nose or mouth. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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bronchial brush biopsy - (pronounced) (BRON-kee-ul brush BY-op-see) procedure in which cells are taken from inside the airways that lead to the lungs. A bronchoscope (a thin, tubular instrument with a light and lens for viewing) is inserted into the lungs through the nose or mouth. A small brush is then used to remove cells from the airways. These cells are then viewed under a microscope. A bronchial brush biopsy is used to find cancer and changes in cells that can lead to cancer. It is also used to diagnose other lung diseases. Also called bronchial brushes

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