biopsy


Definition: Meaning of, biopsy in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈbʌɪɒpsi /

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biopsy biopsies
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  1. the removal of cells, TISSUE etc from someone's body in order to find out more about a disease they may have
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biopsy used in phrases

  • chorionic villus biopsy (noun)
    1. a prenatal test to detect birth defects at an early stage of pregnancy; tissue from the chorionic villi is assayed
  • needle biopsy (noun)
    1. biopsy of deep tissue that is obtained through a hollow needle
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