biopsy

[ bahy-op-see ]
/ ˈbaɪ ɒp si /
Medicine/Medical

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.

Origin of biopsy

First recorded in 1890–95; bi-2 + -opsy1

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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), adjective

Word Origin for biopsy

C20: from bio- + Greek opsis sight

Medical definitions for biopsy

biopsy
[ bīŏp′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
[ bīŏp′sē ]

A sample of tissue removed from a living body by a medical provider for diagnostic purposes.