Transrectal biopsy
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| Transrectal biopsy | |
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| Term | Transrectal biopsy |
| Short definition | transrectal biopsy - (pronounced) (tranz-REK-tul BY-op-see) A procedure in which a sample of tissue is taken from the prostate using a thin needle that is inserted through the rectum and into the prostate. Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) is usually used to guide the needle. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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transrectal biopsy - (pronounced) (tranz-REK-tul BY-op-see) A procedure in which a sample of tissue is taken from the prostate using a thin needle that is inserted through the rectum and into the prostate. Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) is usually used to guide the needle. The sample is examined under a microscope to see if it contains cancer
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Transrectal biopsy
- Wikipedia's article - Transrectal biopsy
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