Biopsy

/ˈbaɪɑpsi/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:14 pts6 letters

Definition of Biopsy

noun

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

To take a sample (a biopsy) for pathological examination.
"They biopsied the lump but it turned out to be non-cancerous."

Anagrams of Biopsy

Words You Can Make

29 words can be made from the letters in "biopsy":

4-LETTER WORDS

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3-LETTER WORDS

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