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biopsy [ˈbaɪɒpsɪ] n pl -sies 1. (Medicine) examination, esp under a microscope, of tissue from a living body to determine the cause or extent of a disease 2. (Medicine) the sample taken for such an examination [from bio- + Greek opsis sight] bioptic [baɪˈɒptɪk] adj
biopsy the removal of a fragment of living tissue from the body for medical study. — bioptic, adj. See also: Body, Humanthe removal of a fragment of living tissue from the body for medical study. — bioptic, adj. See also: Medical Specialties
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| The patient was taken to the operating room for excisional biopsy under general anesthesia. However, in most instances of symptomatic epididymal sarcoidosis, excisional biopsy is necessary for the cessation of pain. He examined the patient and recommended excisional biopsy of the area. |
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