Biopsy

Term: BiopsyDefinition: A medical procedure involving the removal of tissue or cells for examination to diagnose diseases, including those caused by asbestos exposure.Phonetic Pronunciation: (BY-op-see)Origin: The term "biopsy" originates from the Greek words "bios," meaning life, and "opsis," meaning sight or view. It was first used in the mid-19th century to describe the process of examining living tissue to diagnose medical conditions.Significance in Asbestos Context: Biopsies are crucial for diagnosing asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma and asbestosis. They help confirm the presence of asbestos fibers in lung tissue, aiding in legal claims for compensation by providing concrete evidence of asbestos exposure and resultant disease.Example Sentence: The biopsy confirmed the presence of asbestos fibers in the patient's lung tissue, supporting their claim for asbestos-related compensation.Related Terms: Mesothelioma, Asbestosis, Histopathology, Tissue Sampling, Medical DiagnosisNotes: - Biopsies can be invasive and may require surgical intervention. - The accuracy of a biopsy in diagnosing asbestos-related diseases depends on the skill of the pathologist and the quality of the sample obtained.