Which term refers to the examination of tissue from a biopsy to diagnose disease?

• A. Biopsy
• B. Tissue pathology
• C. Punch biopsy
• D. Edema

Answer: (B)

The main concept here is how tissue from a biopsy is analyzed to determine disease. Tissue pathology refers to the examination of tissue samples to identify disease processes, often via microscopic study and special staining (histopathology). A biopsy is the act of obtaining the tissue, not its analysis. A punch biopsy is just a method to collect a small tissue sample, and edema is swelling not related to tissue analysis. Therefore, tissue pathology is the correct term for the examination that leads to diagnosis.