Bioptic

/baɪˈɑptɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or involving the examination of living tissue samples from a patient's body.

Etymology

From 'bio-' (life) and Greek 'optikos' (relating to sight), combining the idea of seeing living tissues; used in medical terminology since the early 20th century.

Kelly Says

A bioptic examination lets doctors literally peek at your cells while you're alive, which is way better than waiting until something goes really wrong!

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