Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
biopsy
Noun
/ˈbaɪ.ɒp.si/
Definition
A biopsy is a medical procedure that involves taking a small sample of tissue from the body for examination.
Examples
- The doctor recommended a biopsy to determine if the lump was cancerous.
- After the biopsy results came back, the patient was given a treatment plan.
- In a skin biopsy, a small piece of skin is removed for testing.
Meaning
The purpose of a biopsy is to diagnose diseases, particularly cancer, by analyzing the tissue sample under a microscope.
Synonyms
- Tissue sampling
- Histological examination
- Specimen collection
