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Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy

Definition

Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy are medical procedures used to collect and examine bone marrow, the spongy tissue found inside bones that produces blood cells. Aspiration involves using a needle to withdraw a small amount of liquid bone marrow, while biopsy involves removing a small core of solid bone marrow tissue. These procedures help diagnose various blood disorders, infections, and cancers.