biopsy

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Noun biopsy has 1 sense

biopsy - examination of tissues or liquids from the living body to determine the existence or cause of a disease
--₁ is a kind of diagnostic test, diagnostic assay
--₁ has particulars:
blood test; chorionic villus sampling, chorionic villus biopsy; needle biopsy

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Biopsy

Description:

A biopsy is a medical procedure in which a sample of tissue or cells is removed from a person's body for examination and diagnosis. It is commonly used to determine the presence or extent of a disease, identify tumors or abnormal growths, and evaluate the nature of an infection or inflammation.

Sample Sentences:

Noun: The doctor performed a biopsy on the suspicious lump to determine if it was cancerous.

Verb: The surgeon will biopsy the tumor during the surgery to assess its severity.

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