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ɒp noun
1.
the removal for diagnostic study of a piece of tissue from a living body.
2.
a specimen obtained from a biopsy.
verb (used with object)
3.
to remove (living tissue) for diagnostic evaluation.
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biopsy (ˈbaɪɒpsɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -sies | |
| 1. | examination, esp under a microscope, of tissue from a living body to determine the cause or extent of a disease |
| 2. | the sample taken for such an examination |
| [C20: from | |
| bioptic | |
| —adj | |
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Medical Dictionary
biopsy bi·op·sy (bī'ŏp'sē)
n.
The removal and examination of a sample of tissue from a living body for diagnostic purposes.
A specimen so obtained.
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Science Dictionary
| biopsy (bī'ŏp'sē) Pronunciation Key
A sample of tissue removed from a living body by a medical provider for diagnostic purposes. |
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Example sentences
The test may also be used to obtain a tissue specimen for biopsy.
She had no choice but to perform a biopsy on herself.
The radiologist who performed the routine biopsy last spring seemed less certain.
We use samples from excess lung tissue of human origin, biopsy specimens, and tissues from donors.
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