Punch biopsy
punch biopsy n.
Removal of a small cylindrical biopsy specimen by means of an instrument that either directly pierces the tissue or enters through the skin or a small incision in the skin.
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noun 1. a large bowl from which punch, lemonade, etc., is served, usually with a ladle. n. 1690s, from punch (n.2) + bowl (n.).
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noun 1. a card having holes punched in specific positions and patterns so as to represent data to be stored or processed mechanically, electrically, or photoelectrically.
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