bi·op·sy (bī'ŏp'sē)
n., pl., -sies.

1. The removal and examination of a sample of tissue from a living body for diagnostic purposes.
2. A sample so obtained.

tr.v., -sied, -sy·ing, -sies.
To remove (tissue) from a living body for diagnostic purposes.

biopsic bi·op'sic (bī-ŏp'sĭk) or bi·op'tic (-tĭk) adj.

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