B2 noun Formal

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
biopsy
Verb
biopsy
Adjetivo
bioptic
Relacionado
biopsist
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: biopsy

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
biopsy
Verb
biopsy
Adjetivo
bioptic
Relacionado
biopsist

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: biopsy

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