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biopsy Synonyms

Another word for biopsy

Choosing another word for biopsy depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A sample of tissue or cells removed from a living body for diagnostic examination.

Usage Example

"The lab technician prepared the liver specimen for histopathological analysis."

Strong
specimen

• verb (Context 2)

To remove and examine a sample of tissue or cells from a living organ, lesion, or body part for diagnostic purposes.

Usage Example

"The dermatologist decided to sample the irregular mole to rule out melanoma."

Weak
sample

Opposites of biopsy

The opposite of biopsy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

necropsy
autopsy
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• Nearby Words

bionics
bioparent
biopic
biopsy
biorhythm
bioscience
biosphere

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Biopsy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/biopsy
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