Autopsy vs. Biopsy

Autopsy vs. Biopsy — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Autopsy and Biopsy

Autopsynoun

A dissection performed on a cadaver to find possible cause(s) of death.

Biopsynoun

The removal and examination of a sample of tissue, cells, or bodily fluid from a living body for diagnostic purposes.

We will need to perform a biopsy to determine whether the tumour is malignant or benign.

Autopsynoun

An after-the-fact examination, especially of the causes of a failure.

Biopsyverb

To take a sample (a biopsy) for pathological examination.

They biopsied the lump but it turned out to be non-cancerous.

Autopsynoun

An eyewitness observation, the presentation of an event as witnessed.

Biopsynoun

examination of tissues or liquids from the living body to determine the existence or cause of a disease

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Autopsyverb

(transitive) To perform an autopsy on.

Autopsyverb

(transitive) To perform an after-the-fact analysis of, especially of a failure.

Autopsynoun

an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease

Autopsyverb

perform an autopsy on a dead body; do a post-mortem