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SIMPLE MASTECTOMY

\sˈɪmpə͡l mastˈɛktəmɪ], \sˈɪmpə‍l mastˈɛktəmɪ], \s_ˈɪ_m_p_əl m_a_s_t_ˈɛ_k_t_ə_m_ɪ]\

Definitions of SIMPLE MASTECTOMY

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removal of a breast leaving the underlying muscles and the lymph nodes intact

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

removal of a breast leaving the underlying muscles and the lymph nodes intact

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Removal of only the breast tissue and nipple and a small portion of the overlying skin.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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