Biopsy

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/biopsy

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary diagnostic modality?Tissue sample removal for microscopic and molecular analysis
2. What is the historical development?Evolved from macroscopic observation to sophisticated image-guided cellular and molecular diagnostics
3. What is a biopsy and why do doctors do it?A biopsy is a tiny piece of tissue taken from a body part so a pathologist can examine it under a microscope. It helps doctors find diseases like cancer or infections.
4. How has the biopsy technique changed over time?Old biopsies removed whole lumps, but now doctors use thin needles or imaging to take just enough tissue. This is gentler and lets doctors see deeper parts safely.