biopsy

[ bahy-op-see ]

/ ˈbaɪ ɒp si /

Medicine/Medical

SEE SYNONYMS FOR biopsy ON THESAURUS.COM

noun, plural bi·op·sies.

the removal for diagnostic study of a piece of tissue from a living body.

a specimen obtained from a biopsy.

verb (used with object), bi·op·sied, bi·op·sy·ing.

to remove (living tissue) for diagnostic evaluation.

Origin of biopsy

First recorded in 1890–95; bi-² + -opsy¹

Words nearby biopsy

bioplastic, biopoiesis, biopolymer, bioprocess, bioprospecting, biopsy, biopsychic, biopsychology, bioreactor, bioreagent, bioregion

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Example sentences from the Web for biopsy

In the small living room where we last met, he seemed more gaunt than wiry, his ear bandaged after a biopsy.
A Friend’s Tribute to Ambassador Chris Stevens: The Diplomatic Indiana Jones|Roya Hakakian|September 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Once a PSA test comes back with an abnormal result, a biopsy is required to make a diagnosis.
Are PSA Screenings for Prostate Cancer Bad for Your Health?|Casey Schwartz|May 22, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But he went forward with a painful biopsy, and then opted for surgery when the biopsy showed cancer.
Are PSA Screenings for Prostate Cancer Bad for Your Health?|Casey Schwartz|May 22, 2012|DAILY BEAST
A biopsy, in the majority of cases, reveals the blip to be benign.
The Great Mammogram Debate|Liesl Schillinger|November 18, 2009|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for biopsy

biopsy

/ (ˈbaɪɒpsɪ) /

noun plural -sies

examination, esp under a microscope, of tissue from a living body to determine the cause or extent of a disease

the sample taken for such an examination

Derived forms of biopsy

bioptic (baɪˈɒptɪk), adjective

Word Origin for biopsy

C20: from bio- + Greek opsis sight

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Medical definitions for biopsy

biopsy

[ bī′ŏp′sē ]

n.

The removal and examination of a sample of tissue from a living body for diagnostic purposes.

A specimen so obtained.

Scientific definitions for biopsy

biopsy

[ bī′ŏp′sē ]

A sample of tissue removed from a living body by a medical provider for diagnostic purposes.

单词	biopsy
释义	biopsy [ bahy-op-see ] / ˈbaɪ ɒp si / Medicine/Medical SEE SYNONYMS FOR biopsy ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural bi·op·sies. the removal for diagnostic study of a piece of tissue from a living body. a specimen obtained from a biopsy. verb (used with object), bi·op·sied, bi·op·sy·ing. to remove (living tissue) for diagnostic evaluation. Origin of biopsy First recorded in 1890–95; bi-² + -opsy¹ Words nearby biopsy bioplastic, biopoiesis, biopolymer, bioprocess, bioprospecting, biopsy, biopsychic, biopsychology, bioreactor, bioreagent, bioregion Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for biopsy In the small living room where we last met, he seemed more gaunt than wiry, his ear bandaged after a biopsy. A Friend’s Tribute to Ambassador Chris Stevens: The Diplomatic Indiana Jones\|Roya Hakakian\|September 13, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Once a PSA test comes back with an abnormal result, a biopsy is required to make a diagnosis. Are PSA Screenings for Prostate Cancer Bad for Your Health?\|Casey Schwartz\|May 22, 2012\|DAILY BEAST But he went forward with a painful biopsy, and then opted for surgery when the biopsy showed cancer. Are PSA Screenings for Prostate Cancer Bad for Your Health?\|Casey Schwartz\|May 22, 2012\|DAILY BEAST A biopsy, in the majority of cases, reveals the blip to be benign. The Great Mammogram Debate\|Liesl Schillinger\|November 18, 2009\|DAILY BEAST British Dictionary definitions for biopsy biopsy / (ˈbaɪɒpsɪ) / noun plural -sies examination, esp under a microscope, of tissue from a living body to determine the cause or extent of a disease the sample taken for such an examination Derived forms of biopsy bioptic (baɪˈɒptɪk), adjective Word Origin for biopsy C20: from bio- + Greek opsis sight Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to biopsy surgery, observation, probe, inquiry, test, autopsy, excision, checkup, perusal, exam, study, scrutiny, inspection, check, view, physical, postoperative Medical definitions for biopsy biopsy [ bī′ŏp′sē ] n. The removal and examination of a sample of tissue from a living body for diagnostic purposes. A specimen so obtained. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for biopsy biopsy [ bī′ŏp′sē ] A sample of tissue removed from a living body by a medical provider for diagnostic purposes. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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biopsy

noun, plural bi·op·sies.

verb (used with object), bi·op·sied, bi·op·sy·ing.

Origin of biopsy

Words nearby biopsy

Example sentences from the Web for biopsy

British Dictionary definitions for biopsy

noun plural -sies

Derived forms of biopsy

Word Origin for biopsy

Words related to biopsy

Medical definitions for biopsy

n.

Scientific definitions for biopsy