Surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination is known as:
A) pap smear.
B) hemoccult.
C) biopsy.
D) endoscopy.

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A biopsy involves the surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination. A pap smear involves the collection of cells from the cervix to screen for cervical cancer. A hemoccult test is a stool sample test used to detect blood in the stool, which may be a sign of colorectal cancer. Endoscopy involves the insertion of a flexible, lighted tube into the body to view or perform procedures on internal organs or tissues.

Surgical Removal of a Small Piece of Tissue for Microscopic