Definition of "biopsy" in English

noun

1. The removal and examination of a sample of tissue, cells, or bodily fluid from a living body for diagnostic purposes.

   • We will need to perform a biopsy to determine whether the tumour is malignant or benign.

verb

1. To take a sample (a biopsy) for pathological examination.

   • They biopsied the lump but it turned out to be non-cancerous.