biopsy

as in vivisection

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Recent Examples of biopsy Helene's toll: Hurricane among the deadliest since 1950 The cost in dollars: Hurricane season will cost over $100B Women online are warning each other about painful procedures Kerry Schwartz suffered excruciating pain during a gynecological biopsy to have a fibroid removed. John Riley, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024 The endoscopist makes the diagnosis and is free to consider the need for a biopsy and make a diagnosis based on the system's suggestions. Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 Providers can also use this ultrasound to confirm the results from your biopsy by taking a closer look at your uterus. Jess Sims, Health, 26 Dec. 2024 Lepers underwent muscle biopsies at each stage of the experiment to measure the metabolic properties of his muscles. Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for biopsy 

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“Biopsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biopsy. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.

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