The Procedure Aspiration

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Contents 1 More Specific Terms 2 Indications 3 Procedure 4 More General Terms 5 Additional Terms

More Specific Terms

• fine needle aspiration (FNA)/biopsy
• joint aspiration (arthrocentesis)
• transtracheal aspiration

Indications

• to obtain a sample ( aspirate) for culture
• removal of tissue through a needle for histology

Procedure

• removal of fluid or gas by a vacuum device, often with a needle from a body cavity or from unusual accumulations

More General Terms

• clinical procedure
• aspiration

Additional Terms

• suction

aspiration (procedure)