A biopsy involves the removal of tissue from the body for examination under a microscope or in a lab to diagnose disease, such as cancer. It does not involve restoration, examination of blood gases, or creating an opening by cutting into the skin for purposes other than tissue removal for examination.

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A Biopsy Is A(n)

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A biopsy is a(n) :

A) restoration of diseased or damaged tissue
B) examination of arterial blood for levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, or other gases
C) creation of an opening by surgically cutting into the skin or other tissue
D) removal of all or part of a lesion for pathologic examination

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