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lumpectomies

/lʌmˈpɛktəmiz/

Meanings
noun
The surgical removal of a tumour or cyst from a breast.

Examples :

"After several lumpectomies, the doctor recommended a mastectomy to remove the remaining cancerous tissue from her breast. "
medicine anatomy body disease organ

Related Words

Illustration remaining

remaining verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the field trip, only a few students remained in the classroom. "

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recommended verb

/ˌɹɛkəˈmɛndɪd/

To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.

"The board recommends Philips, given his ample experience in similar positions."

Illustration cancerous

cancerous adjective

/kænsəɹəs/

Relating to or affected with cancer.

"The doctor confirmed the growth was cancerous, requiring immediate treatment. "

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several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

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removal noun

/ɹəˈmuːvəl/

The process of moving, or the fact of being removed.

"The removal of the old, broken chair was necessary before the new one could be installed. "

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tissue noun

/ˈtɪsjuː/ /ˈtɪʃu/

Thin, woven, gauze-like fabric.

"The delicate tissue paper wrapped the fragile antique doll. "

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breast noun

/bɹɛst/

Either of the two organs on the front of a female human's chest, which contain the mammary glands; also the analogous organs in males.

"My mother checked my sister's breast for any lumps during their regular check-up. "

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surgical adjective

/ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/ /ˈsɝdʒɪkəl/

Of, relating to, used in, or resulting from surgery.

"The doctor performed a surgical procedure to remove the tumor. "

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remove noun

/ɹɪˈmuːv/

The act of removing something.

"The removal of the old furniture was a big project for the family. "

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tumour noun

/ˈtjuːmə(r)/ /ˈtuːmə(r)/

An abnormal growth; differential diagnosis includes abscess, metaplasia, and neoplasia.

"The doctor ordered an MRI to determine if the lump on my neck was just a swollen gland or a more serious tumour. "

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doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

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mastectomy noun

/mæˈstɛktəmi/ /mɑˈstɛktəmi/

The surgical procedure to remove of all or part of a breast; mammectomy.

"After a long battle with breast cancer, she decided to undergo a mastectomy. "