biopsy
noun6 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8
A type of biopsy where a thin needle is used to extract tissue or fluid.
liver biopsy6.8
A procedure to remove a small piece of tissue from the liver.
lung biopsy6.7
A procedure to remove a small piece of tissue from the lung.
bowel biopsy6.5
A procedure to remove tissue from the small or large intestine.
Refers to the medical process of obtaining a tissue sample for diagnosis.
The actual tissue or cells removed during a biopsy for examination.