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Doctor Decoded: What’s a Biopsy (and Does It Hurt)?
Biopsies are crucial for revealing what’s going on in your body.
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on December 21, 2023A biopsy is a procedure in which your doctor removes a cell or tissue sample from your body. Then, a pathologist checks the sample under a microscope for signs of disease or other problems, such as cancer. In this video, learn how a biopsy works, what to expect, and whether they’re painful.
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