BIOPSY Synonyms: 6 Similar and Opposite Words

biopsy

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Recent Examples of biopsy The researchers also demonstrated a similar approach for marking biopsy sites, with the markings becoming visible when activated. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 The researchers also demonstrated a similar approach for marking biopsy sites, with the marks becoming visible when activated. — Mike McRae 09, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026 In 2020, under the guidance of Lee, Oesterreich, and surgeon Priscilla McAuliffe, Carleton set out to quantify how many patients were receiving a surgery called a sentinel lymph node biopsy. — Allessandra Dicorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026 That mammogram ended up uncovering dense tissue in both of her breasts, which led to a follow-up X-ray, ultrasound, and biopsy appointments, until finally in February Myers was formally diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for biopsy

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vivisection

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Lawson has withstood a decades-long vivisection of her body and sexuality.

— Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
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

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