Definition: A procedure that
involves the removal of a triangle of cervical tissue which contains
abnormal cervical cells. May be performed in a clinician's office
during colposcopy or as an outpatient hospital procedure. Slight
bleeding and watery discharge frequently occur following the cone biopsy.
Cone Biopsy
From Tracee Cornforth, former About.com Guide
Updated October 14, 2008
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
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