Bioptome
Bioptome
Bioptome (pronounced: /ˈbaɪ.ɒp.toʊm/) is a medical instrument used in the process of biopsy to extract tissue samples for diagnostic purposes. The term is derived from the Greek words "bios" meaning life and "optome" meaning to see, indicating its use in examining living tissue.
Usage
A bioptome is typically used in procedures such as cardiac biopsy, where it is inserted through a vein or artery to reach the heart and extract a small piece of heart tissue. The tissue sample is then examined under a microscope to diagnose conditions such as cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, or to monitor for signs of rejection in a heart transplant patient.
Related Terms
- Biopsy: A medical test involving the extraction of sample cells or tissues for examination to determine the presence or extent of a disease.
- Cardiac Biopsy: A specific type of biopsy that involves taking a small sample of heart muscle tissue for testing.
- Cardiomyopathy: A disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body.
- Myocarditis: Inflammation of the heart muscle.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bioptome
- Wikipedia's article - Bioptome
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