Biopsy Definition & Meaning

biopsy
noun
  1. examination of tissues or liquids from the living body to determine the existence or cause of a disease

"Biopsy" in song lyrics

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  • "prostatectomy after a biopsy"
    AOL — AOL
  • "waiting 7 weeks to have prostatectomy after a biopsy"
    AOL — AOL
  • "why wait weeks to have a prostatectomy after a biopsy"
    AOL — AOL

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