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biopsy

/baɪˈɒpsi/ noun · British & US
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What does biopsy mean?

noun

A medical test in which a sample of tissue is removed from the body for examination, especially to diagnose cancer. A sample of tissue or cells taken from the body for examination under a microscope.

Example

"The doctor ordered a biopsy to determine the cause of the lump."

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