Question

Define Autopsy & biopsy
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Answer 1

Answer:

Autopsy :

-> Performed on dead body.

-> Performed on inner and outer part of body.

-> Aim to determine the cause of death, state of health before death,

(dissection of a cadaver) necropsy, necrotomy; postmortem * (after the fact examination)

Biopsy :

-> Performed on living body.

-> Aim to determine the presence or extent of a disease.

-> Tissue is taken as sample for further examinations in laboratory.

-> Biopsies are most commonly performed for insight into possible cancerous and inflammatory conditions.