B2 noun Formel

biopsy

/ˈbaɪ.ɒp.si/

A biopsy is a medical procedure that involves removing a small sample of tissue or cells from a living body for examination, typically under a microscope. It is primarily used by doctors to diagnose diseases, such as cancer, or to check the health of an organ.

Exemples

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1

The doctor recommended a skin biopsy to see if the mole was dangerous.

The physician suggested taking a small skin sample to check the mole's safety.

2

The patient underwent an ultrasound-guided needle biopsy of the thyroid gland.

The individual had a medical procedure where a needle was used to take a sample from the thyroid.

3

I'm just waiting on my biopsy results before I head out on vacation.

I am waiting to get the report from my tissue test before I go on holiday.

Famille de mots

Nom
biopsy
Verb
biopsy
Adjectif
bioptic
Apparenté
biopsist
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Bio' (life) and 'Opsis' (sight). A biopsy is a way to 'view the living' tissue to see what is happening inside.

Quiz rapide

The surgeon decided to _______ the tumor to determine if it was benign or malignant.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : biopsy

Exemples

1

The doctor recommended a skin biopsy to see if the mole was dangerous.

everyday

The physician suggested taking a small skin sample to check the mole's safety.

2

The patient underwent an ultrasound-guided needle biopsy of the thyroid gland.

formal

The individual had a medical procedure where a needle was used to take a sample from the thyroid.

3

I'm just waiting on my biopsy results before I head out on vacation.

informal

I am waiting to get the report from my tissue test before I go on holiday.

4

Histological analysis of the biopsy specimen confirmed the presence of malignant cells.

academic

Scientific study of the tissue sample proved that there were cancerous cells present.

5

Our pharmaceutical company is developing new tools for liquid biopsy technology.

business

The medical business is creating new methods for testing blood for signs of disease.

Famille de mots

Nom
biopsy
Verb
biopsy
Adjectif
bioptic
Apparenté
biopsist

Collocations courantes

perform a biopsy to carry out the tissue removal procedure
biopsy results the findings or report from a tissue test
liver biopsy a sample taken specifically from the liver
surgical biopsy a procedure where tissue is removed during surgery
needle biopsy removing tissue or fluid using a thin needle

Phrases Courantes

bone marrow biopsy

taking a sample of the tissue inside bones

skin biopsy

the removal of a small piece of skin for testing

liquid biopsy

a test done on a sample of blood to look for cancer cells

Souvent confondu avec

biopsy vs autopsy

A biopsy is performed on a living person to diagnose disease; an autopsy is performed on a deceased person to determine the cause of death.

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Notes d'usage

The word is most commonly used as a noun to describe the procedure. While it can be used as a verb (e.g., 'to biopsy a lump'), this usage is more frequent among medical professionals than the general public.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes confuse biopsy with 'autopsy' or misspell it as 'biopsie'. Remember that the 'y' is essential in the English spelling.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Bio' (life) and 'Opsis' (sight). A biopsy is a way to 'view the living' tissue to see what is happening inside.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Greek words 'bios' (meaning life) and 'opsis' (meaning a sight, view, or appearance).

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun (plural: biopsies) Can be used as a transitive verb Often used with the verbs 'perform', 'do', or 'undergo'
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Contexte culturel

In many cultures, hearing the word biopsy can cause significant anxiety because it is strongly associated with testing for cancer.

Quiz rapide

The surgeon decided to _______ the tumor to determine if it was benign or malignant.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : biopsy

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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