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biopsy
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bi·op·sy  (bps)
n. pl. bi·op·sies
1. The removal and examination of a sample of tissue from a living body for diagnostic purposes.
2. A sample so obtained.
tr.v. bi·op·sied, bi·op·sy·ing, bi·op·sies
To remove (tissue) from a living body for diagnostic purposes.

bi·opsic (b-psk), bi·optic (-tk) adj.

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

biopsy
the removal of a fragment of living tissue from the body for medical study. — bioptic, adj.
See also: Body, Human
the removal of a fragment of living tissue from the body for medical study. — bioptic, adj.
See also: Medical Specialties
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.biopsy - examination of tissues or liquids from the living body to determine the existence or cause of a diseasebiopsy - examination of tissues or liquids from the living body to determine the existence or cause of a disease
diagnostic assay, diagnostic test - an assay conducted for diagnostic purposes
blood test - a serologic analysis of a sample of blood
chorionic villus biopsy, chorionic villus sampling - a prenatal test to detect birth defects at an early stage of pregnancy; tissue from the chorionic villi is assayed
needle biopsy - biopsy of deep tissue that is obtained through a hollow needle
Translations
biopsy [ˈbaɪɒpsɪ] Nbiopsia f
biopsy [ˈbaɪɒpsi] nbiopsie f
biopsy
nBiopsie f
biopsy [ˈbaɪɒpsɪ] nbiopsia


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12,13) With the rise in detection of smaller incidental lesions, percutaneous biopsy with pathologic analysis can play a significant role in avoiding unnecessary partial or complete nephrectomy for benign lesions.
Some patients shouldn''t have a percutaneous biopsy because they are prone to bleeding problems.
The TLA was initially confused with hemangioma, but was later treated successfully with antituberculous therapy after the diagnosis was established by histopathologic examination of the specimen obtained by ultrasonography-guided percutaneous biopsy of the lesion.
 
 
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