Biopsy

usgb/ˈbaɪɑːpsi/
noun

A medical test where a small amount of tissue is taken from the body to examine it more closely.

The doctor decided to perform a biopsy to check for signs of cancer.
Visual representation of "biopsy" - A medical test where a small amount of tissue is taken from the body to examine it more closely.

Often appears as...

  • needle biopsy
  • skin biopsy

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Medical Procedure

A biopsy is a specific medical procedure, often indicating serious diagnostic testing.

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After her mammogram, the doctor recommended a biopsy to analyze the tissue.
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Diagnostic Context

Used in contexts where a disease is being diagnosed, commonly cancer.

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The biopsy results can take a week to come back from the lab.
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Technical Term

Biopsy is a technical term and may not be understood by people outside medical fields.

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The medical seminar included a detailed discussion on the types of biopsies.
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