BIOPSY
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The removal of cells or tissues for examination by a pathologist. The pathologist may study the tissue under a microscope or perform other tests on the cells or tissue. In case of ACC, the mass must be studied only after removal to avoid the risk of spreading potentially tumorous cells in the body.
Source: https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/biopsy