# biopsy vs BIOS

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### biopsy
*noun · IPA /ˈbaɪɑpsi/ · frequency rank #19,272*
The removal and examination of a sample of tissue, cells, or bodily fluid from a living body for diagnostic purposes.

### BIOS
*noun · IPA /ˈbaɪ.ɒs/ · frequency rank #20,568*
Acronym of Basic Input/Output System.

## Source
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