BiopsyBx
Also called Tissue sample
General MedicinePathologyOncologyEssential
Removal of a tissue sample for microscopic examination to establish or confirm a diagnosis, particularly for suspected malignancy.
Korean
생검(조직검사)
진단 목적(특히 암 여부 확인)으로 체내에서 소량의 조직을 채취하여 현미경으로 검사하는 것.
French
Biopsie
Prélèvement d'un fragment tissulaire pour examen microscopique, afin d'établir ou confirmer un diagnostic, notamment en cas de suspicion de malignité.
Word parts
bi/oRoot(Greek) Life-opsySuffix(Greek) To view, examination of tissue