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Biopsy-cucumber unit: improved method for preparing bladder biopsy specimens.

R A Watson·J E Fitzwater·G E Deshon·R E Agee
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Specially prepared segments of thinly sliced cucumber, serving as tissue mounts, facilitate the histologic processing of bladder biopsy specimens.

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BiopsyHistological TechniquesHumansMucous MembranePlantsSpecimen HandlingUrinary BladderVegetablesJournal Article

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R A Watson, J E Fitzwater, G E Deshon, R E Agee. 1984. Biopsy-cucumber unit: improved method for preparing bladder biopsy specimens.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0090-4295(84)90152-3

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