lumpectomy
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:While a lumpectomy aims to remove only the tumor, a mastectomy is a more extensive surgery that removes the entire breast.
Definition:surgical removal of a breast, can also mean the complete removal of a tumor without preserving the breast tissue.
Example:Some patients prefer a quadrantectomy over a lumpectomy because it can also remove other suspicious tissue.
Definition:removal of a quadrant of the breast, again without complete breast removal.
Example:A partial mastectomy is sometimes preferred when the tumor is larger than what can be treated with a lumpectomy.
Definition:removal of a portion of the breast including the tumor and some surrounding tissue.
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