How to Pronounce "biopsied"
word
ˈbaɪɑpsi
BY-ahp-seed
baɪˈɒpsi
by-OP-seed
Definition
To remove a small piece of tissue from the body for examination in order to diagnose a disease, usually cancer or other conditions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪɑpsi
British English
baɪˈɒpsi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BY-ahp-seed
UK
by-OP-seed
Listen in Context
The doctor biopsied a spot on her skin.
The mass was biopsied yesterday at the hospital.
A sample of his liver was biopsied for analysis.
They biopsied the suspicious mole just to be safe.