B2 noun フォーマル

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.

例文

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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.

語族

名詞
biopsy
Verb
biopsy
形容詞
bioptic
関連
biopsist
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覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: biopsy

例文

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.

語族

名詞
biopsy
Verb
biopsy
形容詞
bioptic
関連
biopsist

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

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

よく混同される語

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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使い方のコツ

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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よくある間違い

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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覚え方のコツ

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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語源

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

文法パターン

Countable noun (plural: biopsies) Can be used as a transitive verb Often used with the verbs 'perform', 'do', or 'undergo'
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文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: biopsy

関連単語

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A1

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lung

A1

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tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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