Medical Definition of Muscle biopsy

1. A procedure which involves the removal of a small specimen of muscle tissue for microscopic analysis. A muscle biopsy is used to distinguish between neurological and myopathic (muscle disease) disorders, identify muscular dystrophy, diagnose muscle infections and identify connective tissue disorders (necrotising vasculitis). (21 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Muscle Biopsy

muscids
musciform
muscimol
muscine
muscle
muscle-bound
muscle-builder
muscle-tendon attachment
muscle-tendon junction
muscle-trimming
muscle-up
muscle-ups
muscle Marys
muscle biopsy (current term)
muscle boys
muscle builder
muscle building
muscle bundle
muscle car
muscle cars
muscle cell
muscle contraction
muscle curve
muscle denervation
muscle dysmorphia
muscle epithelium
muscle fascicle

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