Biopsie
[ˌbiɔˈpsiː]feminine
The German word for biopsy is Biopsie.
Biopsie refers to the removal and examination of a sample of tissue for diagnostic purposes. You can also use the related verb biopsieren, which means to take a sample for pathological examination.
Meaning: removal and examination of a sample of tissue for diagnostic purposes (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Biopsie is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- In German medical contexts, the term Stanzbiopsie specifically refers to a punch biopsy, evoking the image of a Stanze or a hole puncher used for paper.
- When discussing a Biopsie, German patients might mention Aufklärung, a legal and cultural requirement for a detailed 'enlightenment' process before the procedure.
- In Germany, a biopsy result is often described as gutartig (benign) or bösartig (malignant), using the root Art, which means 'kind' or 'nature'.
Examples in context
- Die Biopsie war erfolgreich.The biopsy was successful.
- Morgen findet die Biopsie statt.The biopsy takes place tomorrow.
- Das Ergebnis der Biopsie steht noch aus.The result of the biopsy is still pending.
Example conversation
A hospital waiting room where a couple is discussing medical news.
- LauraHat der Arzt schon über die Biopsie gesprochen?Has the doctor already spoken about the biopsy?
- MaximilianJa, die Biopsie wird morgen gemacht.Yes, the biopsy will be done tomorrow.
- LauraIch habe ein bisschen Angst vor der Biopsie.I am a little afraid of the biopsy.
- MaximilianKeine Sorge, Laura, alles wird gut gehen.Don't worry, Laura, everything will be fine.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “biopsy” translations and entries Biopsie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
