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Article: Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
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Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
Definition
Bone marrow aspiration, also called bone marrow sampling, is the removal by suction of fluid from the soft, spongy material that lines the inside of most bones. Bone marrow
biopsy
, or needle biopsy, is the removal of a small piece of bone marrow.
Purpose
Bone marrow aspiration is used to:
Bone ...