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'''Gross pathology''', also simply '''gross''', refers to the macroscopic pathology, and the macroscopic assessment of pathology specimens.  It may include preparation of tissue for a microscopic examination.  It is an essential part of pathologic assessments.
'''Gross pathology''', also simply '''gross''', refers to the macroscopic pathology, and the macroscopic assessment of pathology specimens.  It may include preparation of tissue for a microscopic examination.  It is an essential part of pathologic assessments.
The process of cutting up specimens is known as '''grossing''' (North American term), '''cut-up''' or '''macroscopic cut-up''' (Australian term).


==Specimen opening==
==Specimen opening==
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