Meaning of MASTECTOMY

Pronunciation:			ma'stektumee
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor
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	See Also:		ablation, cutting out, excision, extirpation, modified radical mastectomy, radical mastectomy, simple mastectomy
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		Surgery to remove the breast (or as much of the breast tissue as possible).
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Dream Dictionary
	Definition:		Dreaming that you have a mastectomy indicates your lack of sensitivity. You are feeling disconnected from those around you. From a positive perspective, this dream means your independence and autonomy. If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, then this dream represents fear and worry.
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Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		The surgical removal of an entire breast; this is generally done because invasive cancer has been found in the breast, or because invasive cancer is likely to recurr in the breast.
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Thesaurus Terms
	Related Terms:		adenoidectomy, appendectomy, arteriectomy, castration, cholecystectomy, craniectomy, cricoidectomy, cystectomy, enterectomy, gastrectomy, hemorrhoidectomy, hysterectomy, mammectomy, mastoidectomy, nephrectomy, omphalectomy, oophorectomy, oophorocystectomy, orchidectomy, ovariectomy, pancreatectomy, penectomy, pericardiectomy, phrenicectomy, pneumonectomy, prostatectomy, salpingectomy, stapedectomy, tonsillectomy, ureterectomy, urethrectomy, vasectomy, venectomy