biopsy

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But Rosie got sicker and a biopsy showed in 2024 that she did have terminal cancer.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

A biopsy is when a small sample of skin, tissue or cells is taken from a patient's body for routine testing.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

That led to a biopsy, which in April revealed that Hamilton had Stage 2 triple-positive invasive lobular carcinoma.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

She replied that the doctor would have immediately talked to my father and me if he had found visible malignancies, but that the biopsy would say more.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Finally, when nothing could be found, one doctor ordered a muscle biopsy, taking a small piece out of Morrie’s calf.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom