biopsy
pronunciation
How to pronounce biopsy in British English:
UK [ˈbaɪɒpsi]
How to pronounce biopsy in American English:
US [ˈbaɪɑpsi]
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- Noun:
- examination of tissues or liquids from the living body to determine the existence or cause of a disease
Word Origin
- biopsy (n.)
- 1895, from French biopsie, coined by French dermatologist Ernest Besnier (1831-1909) from Greek bi- comb. form of bios "life" (see bio-) + opsis "a sight" (see eye (n.)). As a verb, from 1964.
Example
- 1. Until recently , answering that question often required a painful biopsy .
- 2. For the majority treated with radiation , having the test requires a biopsy of the tumor before treatment .
- 3. Bleeding can occur up to several days after a biopsy .
- 4. If you have a recurrence , talk to your doctor about getting a new biopsy before settling on treatment .
- 5. It can also show whether tumour cells have crept onto nerve fibres , something that is now left to a biopsy or a surgeon 's best guess .