Breast biopsy clip

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-001224",
  "term": "Breast biopsy clip",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A tiny, metal object that is placed into the breast during a biopsy to mark the area where the biopsy was done. The clip or marker is left inside the breast so it can be seen on a mammogram or other imaging test performed in the future. The clip does not cause any pain or harm the body. Also called breast biopsy marker.",
  "synonyms": [
    "breast biopsy marker"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/breast-biopsy-clip/"
}