Pathological specimen

What does "Pathological specimen" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A pathological specimen is a sample of tissue or body fluid that is taken from a person's body. This sample is then examined in a laboratory to help doctors understand more about a person's health. It can be used to diagnose diseases, check how an illness is progressing, or see how well a treatment is working. The sample could be anything from a piece of skin, a drop of blood, or a small piece of an organ.

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