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Ch 3
Diagnostic Procedures
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| culture & sensitivity (C&S) | growing microorganisms in isolation in order to determine which drugs they might respond to |
| biopsy (Bx) | removal of tissue to examine (w/your own two eyes) |
| excisional biopsy | removal of an entire lesion for exam |
| incisional biopsy | removal of a portion of a lesion for exam (to cut out) |
| dermatoscope | instrument used to look at the skin |