If you are considering mole removal you may hear the word "excision". Here is some basic information about excision surgery in case you choose that method of mole removal.

Surgical Mole Removal Options: What is an Excision?

An excision is the complete removal of a mole, wart, or skin tag, "excisional biopsy" (sometimes called a "tumorectomy") is the removal of a tumor with a minimum of healthy tissue. It is therefore known technically as an excision rather than a biopsy.

detailed facts: A biopsy (βίος) is a medical test involving the removal of cells or tissues for examination. The tissue is generally examined under a microscope by a pathologist, and can also be analyzed chemically. When only a sample of tissue is removed, the procedure is called an incisional biopsy or needle aspiration biopsy.

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