Glossary Term:
Title
needle aspiration
Phonetic
<b>need</b>-ul <b>asp</b>-er-<b>A</b>-shun
Description
To draw out a liquid, gas, or tissue fragments using suction. In this procedure, a needle is used to reach the cyst or tumor, and with suction, draw up (aspirate) samples to be looked at under a microscope.