1895, from French biopsie, coined by French dermatologist Ernest Besnier (1831-1909) from Greek bi- comb. form of bios "life" (see bio-) + opsis "a sight" (see eye (n.)). As a verb, from 1964.
例文
1. A biopsy is usually a minor surgical procedure.
生組織検査は通常、小さな外科手術である。/
2.He definitely wants to perform further tests,such as a biopsy and some x-rays.
彼は生きた組織の検査やX線写真など、さらなる検査をしたいに違いない。/
3.A muscle biopsy is positive for fungus.
筋活組織検査で真菌侵襲が発見された。
4.A biopsy revealed that the histological change was compatible with a syringoma.
は丘疹の切片病理変化を**し、汗管腫に一致する。
5.Objective To comprehend histopathological staining methods of kidney biopsy specimen.