Biopsy (BY-op-see) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Biopsy (BY-op-see)? The removal of cells or tissues for examination by a pathologist. The pathologist may study the tissue under a microscope or perform other tests on the cells or tissue. When only a sample of tissue is removed, the procedure is called an incisional biopsy.

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