Bone Marrow Aspiration

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Cancer

(bone MAYR-oh as-pih-RAY-shun) The removal of a small sample of bone marrow (usually from the hip) through a needle for examination under a microscope.

National Cancer Institute — Dictionary of Cancer Terms

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Stem Cell

A procedure involving a fine needle used to remove a sample of liquid bone marrow for review under a microscope.

Cancer Treatment Centers of America — Glossary of Stem Cell Transplant Terminology