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Removal of tissue for diagnostic study from a living body specimen (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Removal of tissue for diagnostic study from a living body specimen (noun)”? The solution is BIOPSY, a 6-letter word built on the root BIO (“life”). It appeared in the October 12, 2026 (Monday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
BIOPSY
BIO***BIOmeans “life”
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In a sentence
The doctor encouraged Phil to schedule a BIOPSY for the suspicious mole on his leg.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Removal of tissue for diagnostic study from a living body specimen (noun)” has the answer BIOPSY (6 letters), built on the root BIO, which means “life”. Browse the full October 12, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.
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