Autopsy vs. Biopsy
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
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
