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Biopsy

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Updated July 10, 2009

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Definition: A biopsy is a tissue sample that can be used to diagnose or rule out a disease or condition. A colon biopsy is used to diagnose colon cancer. A biopsy is a diagnostic test, which means it is used to diagnose a condition or disease.
Pronunciation: bi-op-see
Also Known As: tissue sample
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