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Noun: biopsy  'bI,óp-see
  1. Examination of tissues or liquids from a living body to determine the existence or cause of a disease
Verb: biopsy (biopsied,biopsying,biopsies)  'bI,óp-see
  1. Perform a biopsy

Derived forms: biopsies, biopsying, biopsied

Type of: diagnostic assay, diagnostic test

Encyclopedia: Biopsy, needle

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