B2 noun 격식체

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
biopsy
Verb
biopsy
형용사
bioptic
관련
biopsist
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암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: biopsy

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
biopsy
Verb
biopsy
형용사
bioptic
관련
biopsist

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

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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사용 참고사항

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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자주 하는 실수

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

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: biopsy

관련 단어

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

virus

B2

A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism, often causing disease. In technology, it refers to a piece of malicious code that replicates itself to damage or disrupt a computer system.

species

B2

A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. It is the basic unit of biological classification and taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of living things.

business

B2

Used as an attributive adjective to describe things related to professional commerce, trade, or work activities. It distinguishes professional matters from personal, social, or recreational ones.

contract

C1

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

bonus

B2

A bonus is an extra amount of money, credit, or benefit added to what is expected or required. It is typically given as a reward for good performance or as an incentive to encourage future effort.

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