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Biopsy

By Lisa Fayed, About.com

Updated: June 4, 2005

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Definition: The removal of tissue to be examined by a pathologist. It can be performed in an outpatient setting, or in the operating room depending on the location of the growth.
Pronunciation: BY-op-see

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