Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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ISBN: 9781119662792
Author: Tortora, Gerard J., DERRICKSON, Bryan H.
Publisher: WILEY
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The process of bone marrow needle biopsy and the conditions detected by this method.

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Bone marrow needle biopsy is performed to test cancer cells in the bone marrow. It can reveal whether the bone marrow is unhealthy or healthy and even calculates the amount of blood cells present in a blood sample. It is usually used to predict and diagnose diseases related to the blood and bone marrow.

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