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Biopsy – 601 Words You Need to Know
/ˈbaɪ.ɒp.si/ (noun)
Definition
(medicine) removing and examining targeted body tissues from an ill person for in-depth laboratory examination to diagnose the disease, operation, cell removal, tissue removal
Example
A biopsy is a medical procedure that involves taking a small sample of body tissue so it can be examined under a microscope. A tissue sample can be taken from almost anywhere on or in your body, including the skin, organs and other structures.
Source: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/
Parts of speech
Adjective: bioptic
Adjective: biopsic
