biopsy
/ˈbaɪˌɑpsi/
noun
- A medical procedure in which a small sample of tissue is taken from the body for examination, usually to diagnose disease.
- The biopsy results came back negative, so no treatment was needed.
- She had a biopsy on her breast to test for abnormal cells.
- The doctor recommended a biopsy to check if the tumor was cancerous.
Synonyms
verb
- To perform a biopsy on a tissue sample.
- The surgeon biopsied the growth during the procedure.
- They decided to biopsy the lymph node to confirm the diagnosis.
- The specialist will biopsy the suspicious area tomorrow.