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Aspiration

The term aspiration can refer to the process of inhaling purposely. Aspiration also refers to withdrawing using suction, such as in a needle aspiration that would be done to remove tissues for sampling.
Aspiration



Review Date: 8/13/2004 12:00:00 AM
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team

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