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Definition of Biopsy

1. Noun. Examination of tissues or liquids from the living body to determine the existence or cause of a disease.

Definition of Biopsy

1. to examine tissue [v -SIED, -SYING, -SIES] : BIOPSIC, BIOPTIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Biopsy

1. A biopsy refers to a procedure that involves obtaining a tissue specimen for microscopic analysis to establish a precise diagnosis. Biopsies can be accomplished with a biopsy needle (passed through the skin into the organ in question) or by open surgical incision. See: abdominal wall fat pad biopsy, endometrial biopsy, heart biopsy, muscle biopsy, needle biopsy, nerve biopsy, open lung biopsy, pleural needle biopsy, salivary gland biopsy. (07 Apr 1998)

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