biopsy

as in vivisection

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Recent Examples of biopsy The researchers also collected saliva, urine, blood samples, and muscle biopsies from the participants’ legs to measure myofibrillar protein breakdown (MPB), which shows whether muscles are gaining or losing protein. Julia Ries, Health, 17 Mar. 2025 Healthcare providers use exams, imaging tests, and biopsies to diagnose ovarian cancer. Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025 For Flores, who is facing significant health concerns—including uterine fibroids, a pending biopsy for colorectal cancer, and dental issues caused by severe anxiety and depression—the note felt like a reassuring sign. Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025 To advance adoption, liquid biopsies need to move beyond the confines of leading cancer centers into everyday clinical workflow. Mariya Filipova, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for biopsy

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“Biopsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biopsy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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