Biopsy

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
BX
Pronunciation
/ˈbaɪɑpsi/
Category
Medical
Related Field
Oncology

Examples in Context

  1. A biopsy is usually a minor surgical procedure
  2. Cervical cytology and biopsy were analyzed for14 oncogenic HPV types using polymerase chain reaction.
  3. These patients should be ultrasound or CT-guided biopsy, laparoscopic examination and even exploratory laparotomy;
  4. The women were evaluated by endometrial biopsy and transvaginal ultrasound.
  5. Objective To study the relationship between the gastric mucosa biopsy diagnosis and clinical treatment.

Other meanings of BX