The term that means removing tissue from a living person for laboratory examination is called a(n)
A)biopsy
B)excision
C)avulsion
D)autopsy
E)dermatectomy

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Biopsy is the term used for removing tissue from a living person for laboratory examination. Excision refers to the removal of an entire organ or larger area of tissue, avulsion refers to the forcible removal of a body part, autopsy involves the examination of a deceased individual, and dermatectomy is the removal of skin tissue. Only biopsy fits the given description.

The Term That Means Removing Tissue from a Living Person