Biopsy
the removal for diagnostic study of a piece of tissue from a living body.
a specimen obtained from a biopsy.
to remove (living tissue) for diagnostic evaluation.
Contemporary Examples
A Friend’s Tribute to Ambassador Chris Stevens: The Diplomatic Indiana Jones Roya Hakakian September 12, 2012
The Great Mammogram Debate Liesl Schillinger November 17, 2009
Are PSA Screenings for Prostate Cancer Bad for Your Health? Casey Schwartz May 21, 2012
Are PSA Screenings for Prostate Cancer Bad for Your Health? Casey Schwartz May 21, 2012
noun (pl) -sies
examination, esp under a microscope, of tissue from a living body to determine the cause or extent of a disease
the sample taken for such an examination
n.
biopsy
(bī’ŏp’sē)
A sample of tissue removed from a living body by a medical provider for diagnostic purposes.
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