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Biopsy

🇬🇧 UK //ˈbaɪɒpsi// 🇺🇸 US //ˈbaɪɑːpsi//

Meaning of Biopsy

A medical procedure to extract tissue for examination to diagnose disease.

In simple words: A test to check for disease in a small piece of tissue.

Biopsy in a sentence

• The doctor recommended a biopsy to determine if the lump is cancerous.
• After the biopsy, results showed that the tissue was benign.
• Patients should understand the risks involved before undergoing a biopsy.
• The biopsy results came back quickly, leading to prompt treatment.
• A skin biopsy can help assess the severity of a skin condition.
• He felt anxious about the biopsy but knew it was necessary for his health.

How to use Biopsy

Used primarily in medical contexts. Appropriate in discussions between doctors and patients but may be too technical for general conversation.

Grammar pattern

perform + biopsy

Memory hint

Sounds like 'buy a pie' - imagine buying a pie that reveals your health.

Related words

Collocations with Biopsy

• perform a biopsy
• biopsy results
• skin biopsy
• breast biopsy

Synonyms for Biopsy

• tissue sample
• medical test
• diagnostic procedure

Common mistakes with Biopsy

• Confused with 'autopsy', which is performed after death.
• Mispronouncing the second syllable as a long 'o' instead of 'ops'.
• Using as a verb when it should be a noun (e.g., 'to biopsy' instead of 'to perform a biopsy').

Frequently asked questions about Biopsy

What does Biopsy mean?

A test to check for disease in a small piece of tissue.

What is the definition of Biopsy?

A medical procedure to extract tissue for examination to diagnose disease.

How do you use Biopsy in a sentence?

The doctor recommended a biopsy to determine if the lump is cancerous.

Can you give another example of Biopsy?

After the biopsy, results showed that the tissue was benign.

What are synonyms for Biopsy?

Common alternatives include tissue sample, medical test, diagnostic procedure.

What words go with Biopsy?

It commonly pairs with perform a biopsy, biopsy results, skin biopsy, breast biopsy.

What are common mistakes when using Biopsy?

Confused with 'autopsy', which is performed after death. Mispronouncing the second syllable as a long 'o' instead of 'ops'. Using as a verb when it should be a noun (e.g., 'to biopsy' instead of 'to perform a biopsy').

How do you pronounce Biopsy?

US: //ˈbaɪɑːpsi//, UK: //ˈbaɪɒpsi//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Biopsy?

Used primarily in medical contexts. Appropriate in discussions between doctors and patients but may be too technical for general conversation.