biopsy
[ bahy-op-see ]
/ ˈbaɪ ɒp si /
noun, plural bi·op·sies.
the removal for diagnostic study of a piece of tissue from a living body.
a specimen obtained from a biopsy.
verb (used with object), bi·op·sied, bi·op·sy·ing.
to remove (living tissue) for diagnostic evaluation.
Words nearby biopsy
Example sentences from the Web for biopsy
In the small living room where we last met, he seemed more gaunt than wiry, his ear bandaged after a biopsy.
A Friend’s Tribute to Ambassador Chris Stevens: The Diplomatic Indiana Jones |Roya Hakakian |September 13, 2012 |DAILY BEASTOnce a PSA test comes back with an abnormal result, a biopsy is required to make a diagnosis.
Are PSA Screenings for Prostate Cancer Bad for Your Health? |Casey Schwartz |May 22, 2012 |DAILY BEASTBut he went forward with a painful biopsy, and then opted for surgery when the biopsy showed cancer.
Are PSA Screenings for Prostate Cancer Bad for Your Health? |Casey Schwartz |May 22, 2012 |DAILY BEASTA biopsy, in the majority of cases, reveals the blip to be benign.
British Dictionary definitions for biopsy
biopsy
/ (ˈbaɪɒpsɪ) /
noun plural -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
Derived forms of biopsy
bioptic (baɪˈɒptɪk), adjectiveWord Origin for biopsy
C20: from
bio- + Greek
opsis sight
Medical definitions for biopsy
biopsy
[ bī′ŏp′sē ]
n.
The removal and examination of a sample of tissue from a living body for diagnostic purposes.
A specimen so obtained.
Scientific definitions for biopsy
biopsy
[ bī′ŏp′sē ]
A sample of tissue removed from a living body by a medical provider for diagnostic purposes.