The removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination to assist in a diagnosis is called:
A)a staging laparotomy
B)cytologic testing
C)a biopsy
D)a protocol

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A biopsy excises a piece of tissue for examination.A staging laparotomy is performed on the abdomen to determine the extent and staging of a tumor.Cytologic testing examines cells to determine their origin and structure.A protocol is the patient's medications, surgeries, and treatments.

The Removal of a Small Piece of Tissue for Microscopic