Biopsy

 

A medical test involving the removal of cells or tissues for examination.

 
     

 

Possible paraphrasing solution:
Original sentence:"

"Martha had to wait three days for the results of her biopsy."

Paraphrased sentence:

Martha had to wait three days to get the results of the test done on the tissues that had been taken out of her. 

 
   
 

Your turn:

Paraphrase 2 of these sentences:

1. Many children are frightened if they must get a biopsy.

2.  Sasha was glad to get the negative biopsy results.

3. There is a new test that will mean fewer people will need to have biopsies. 

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