The use of needles usually larger than 14-gauge to remove tissue samples large enough to retain cellular architecture for pathology examination.

Synonyms: Large-Core Needle Biopsies, Biopsies, Core Needle, Core Needle Biopsy, Needle Biopsies, Core, Biopsy, Large Core Needle, Needle Biopsies, Large-Core, Needle Biopsy, Core, Core Needle Biopsies, Large-Core Needle Biopsy, Biopsies, Large-Core Needle, Biopsy, Core Needle, Needle Biopsy, Large-Core, Large Core Needle Biopsy, Biopsy, Large-Core Needle