<haematology, procedure> Removal of a small core of bone marrow under local anaesthetic. It is used to assess bone marrow structure, the number and distribution of all the blood cell types. ... (19 Jan 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
<haematology, procedure> Removal of a small core of bone marrow under local anaesthetic. It is used to assess bone marrow structure, the number and distribution of all the blood cell types. ... (19 Jan 1998) ... 
Type: Term Synonyms: punch biopsy