BIOPSY Synonyms: 6 Similar and Opposite Words

biopsy

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Recent Examples of biopsy Scientists take a sample of the patient’s tumor, either from existing tissue or a new biopsy, and analyze it for mutations. — Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 Most polyps are noncancerous, but they are usually removed during the procedure and sent for biopsy. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Thirty days after his initial hospital visit, doctors performed a brain biopsy to try to find the cause of his condition. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026 Despite a battery of tests, including a contrast CT scan and bone marrow biopsy, experts could not determine what was making Jackie critically ill. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for biopsy

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vivisection

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In lab research, one potential concern is performing live dissections, once known as vivisection, without anesthetics or analgesics.

— Bob Fischer, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
There certainly are other critiques of Trumpian corruption to be seen on Broadway this season, but few speak so eloquently as Mamet’s vivisection from 1983.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025

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