biopsying

/ˈbaɪˌɑpsiɪŋ/
verb
  1. The present participle of biopsy; performing a biopsy on a tissue sample.
    • They are biopsying several suspicious moles during the appointment.
    • The team is biopsying the tumor to determine if it is malignant.
    • The doctor is biopsying the patient's liver to check for disease.
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