Biopsy

Synonyms of biopsy

• tissue sample
• histological examination
• cell biopsy

Antonyms of biopsy

• healthy tissue
• normal cells
• noninvasive procedure

Collocations of biopsy

needle biopsy

Frequency: 85 %

The doctor performed a needle biopsy to obtain a tissue sample.

biopsy results

Frequency: 70 %

The biopsy results confirmed the presence of cancer.

surgical biopsy

Frequency: 60 %

She underwent a surgical biopsy to remove a suspicious lump.

biopsy procedure

Frequency: 50 %

The biopsy procedure was quick and relatively painless.

skin biopsy

Frequency: 45 %

The dermatologist recommended a skin biopsy to diagnose the rash.

Idiomatic Expressions for biopsy

• Phrase: needle biopsy
  Meaning: a procedure in which a thin needle is used to extract a sample of tissue for examination
  Usage: The patient underwent a needle biopsy to diagnose the suspicious growth.