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open lung biopsy - Definition: (Source: MedLinePlus)

An open lung biopsy is surgery to remove a small piece of tissue from the lung. The sample is then examined for cancer , infection, or lung disease . ...
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open lung biopsy - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)
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Incision for lung biopsy

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