Definition of Biopsy

the act of removing and examining cells, fluids, or tissue to identify medical conditions

Examples of Biopsy in a sentence

The doctor is going to perform a tissue biopsy to see if cancer is present in my lungs.  🔊

When my father has his follow-up with his doctor, he’ll learn the results of the biopsy and discover whether or not he has a serious disease.  🔊

The biopsy has been ordered to confirm the presence of liver cancer.  🔊

According to the lab results of the biopsy conducted on my knee fluid, I don’t have a joint infection.  🔊

During the first part of the biopsy, cells will be removed for a diagnostic examination.  🔊

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