What term describes the removal of living tissue from the body for diagnostic examination?

• A. Biopsy
• B. Capillary Action
• C. Colposcope
• D. Exudate

Answer: (A)

Removing living tissue from the body for diagnostic examination is called a biopsy. A biopsy provides tissue samples that pathologists study under a microscope to detect disease, confirm cancer, identify infections, or guide treatment. Different methods exist to obtain tissue, such as needle, punch, incisional, or excisional biopsies, depending on the location and what needs to be examined.

Capillary action describes how liquids rise or move along narrow spaces due to adhesion and cohesion, which is not related to removing tissue. A colposcope is a instrument used to magnify and visually inspect the cervix and surrounding areas, not to collect tissue. Exudate is fluid released by inflamed tissue, not a procedure for obtaining tissue samples.