Bone marrow biopsy

Definition

A bone marrow biopsy is a medical procedure in which a small amount of bone marrow tissue is removed from the body for examination, typically to diagnose blood disorders or diseases. This procedure helps in understanding the production and health of formed elements in the blood, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Related terms

Hematopoiesis:

The process by which all of the body's blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.

Leukemia:

A type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow characterized by an overproduction of abnormal white blood cells.

Anemia:

A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, leading to fatigue and weakness