needle biopsy

Needle aspiration biopsy (NAB), also known as fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC), fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) and fine needle aspiration (FNA), is a diagnostic procedure sometimes used to investigate superficial (just under the skin) lumps or masses. In this technique, a thin, hollow needle is inserted into the mass to extract cells that will be examined under a microscope. Fine needle aspiration biopsies are very safe, minor surgical procedures. Often, a major surgical (excisional or open) biopsy can be avoided by performing a needle aspiration biopsy instead.
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Needle biopsy n. Removal of a specimen for biopsy by aspirating it through a needle or trocar that pierces the skin or the external surface of an [more]Needle biopsy - Community and Resources

Noun
1. biopsy of deep tissue that is obtained through a hollow needle
(hypernym) biopsy

The removal of tissue or fluid with a needle for examination under a microscope. Also called fine-needle aspiration.