Biopsi
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A medical procedure involving the removal of tissue or cell samples from a patient's body for microscopic examination to detect diseases or determine the presence of a “tumor”.
Synonyms & Variants
bedah kecil
Often used by patients to refer to invasive biopsy procedures.
pengambilan sampel jaringan
Descriptive phrase to explain biopsy to laypeople.
tes patologi
Formal term referring to the analysis of biopsy results.
uji jaringan
A descriptive term used by medical professionals to explain the biopsy procedure to patients for easier understanding.
eksisi
Specific medical term for one type of biopsy technique.
aspirasi jarum halus
Technical variation of the biopsy procedure.
pemeriksaan laboratorium
General category under which biopsy is included.
Usage Notes or Etymology
This term is borrowed from the English biopsy which originates from the Greek words bios meaning life and opsis meaning sight or examination. In the Indonesian medical context, this term is used specifically for anatomical pathology diagnosis. Its usage is technical and objective without emotional connotations.
Real-world Usage
Dokter menjadwalkan tindakan biopsi untuk memeriksa sifat jaringan tumor tersebut secara akurat.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.