mastectomy
noun/mæˈstɛktəmi/
Frequency rank: #17,132 most common English word
Meaning
Surgical removal of one or both breasts, typically to treat or prevent breast cancer.
Example sentence
After her diagnosis, the doctor recommended mastectomy as the safest treatment option.
Synonyms & related words
- mammectomy
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