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biopsy

The correct spelling is biopsy.

How to pronounce biopsy

noun

IPA: /ˈbaɪɑpsi/

Say it like: Bio-psee

The correct spelling is biopsy. The removal and examination of a sample of tissue, cells, or bodily fluid from a living body for diagnostic purposes. For example: "We will need to perform a biopsy to determine whether the tumour is malignant or benign."

Usage Examples

We will need to perform a biopsy to determine whether the tumour is malignant or benign.

They biopsied the lump but it turned out to be non-cancerous.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The removal and examination of a sample of tissue, cells, or bodily fluid from a living body for diagnostic purposes.

verb

  1. 1.To take a sample (a biopsy) for pathological examination.

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