mastectomy
pronunciation
How to pronounce mastectomy in British English:
UK [mæˈstektəmi]
How to pronounce mastectomy in American English:
US [mæ'stektəmɪ]
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- Noun:
- surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor
Word Origin
- mastectomy (n.)
- surgical removal of a breast, 1909, from Greek mastos "woman's breast" (see masto-) + -ectomy.
Example
- 1. Others are diagnosed with cancer in one breast , have a mastectomy , and decide to have the healthy breast removed as well .
- 2. She has had breast cancer and a double mastectomy , but wants to have brca testing to determine her risk of ovarian cancer and help her decide whether to have her ovaries removed .
- 3. Another woman from texas was about to get a double mastectomy when her insurance company canceled her policy because she forgot to declare a case ofacne .