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Biopsy – 601 Words You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam

Published on October 14th, 2021 | Last updated on October 14th, 2021 by | Category: 601 Words You Need to Know Flashcards, English Vocabulary in Context | No Comments on Biopsy – 601 Words You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam | 80 Views | Reading Time: 1 minute

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

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