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What is the definition or description of: cervix biopsy?

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Cervical biopsy: A cervical biopsy is a small bit of tissue pinched off the cervix with an instrument (usually in the office). It is then sent to a pathologist to be prepared and looked at under the microscope to see if any abnormalities are present.

Answered 6/14/2018

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