biopsy
Pronunciation:
/ˈbaɪɑpsi/noun
Definitions
The removal and examination of a sample of tissue, cells, or bodily fluid from a living body for diagnostic purposes.
Example: We will need to perform a biopsy to determine whether the tumour is malignant or benign.
verb
Definitions
To take a sample (a biopsy) for pathological examination.
Example: They biopsied the lump but it turned out to be non-cancerous.