How do you spell Biopsy?
Correct spelling
biopsy
Remember: bio (life) + opsy (viewing) — one 'p', keep the 'io' together
Why is biopsy spelled this way?
From Greek bios (life) + opsis (sight). Viewing living tissue — removing a sample for examination. Short but the 'iop' combination is unfamiliar.
Common misspellings of biopsy
biopcybiospybioppsybyopsy
Example
The doctor ordered a biopsy to determine if the tumor was malignant.