FNAC

Definition	:	Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology
Category	:	Medical » Treatments & Procedures
Country/Region	:	Worldwide
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Type	:	Initialism

What does FNAC mean?

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) is a medical procedure used to obtain tissue or cell samples from a lump, mass, or fluid-filled cavity in the body for diagnostic purposes. The term fine needle specifically signifies the use of a fine or thin-gauge needle, which is delicate and designed for obtaining tissue samples.
FNAC uses a thin needle to collect a sample of cells from a lump or mass.
These collected cells are then examined under a microscope by a pathologist or cytologist to determine their type and whether they are cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign).