Definition:
total mastectomy
 (TOH-tul ma-STEK-toh-mee)Surgery to remove the whole breast. Some of the lymph nodes under the arm may also be removed. Also called simple mastectomy.
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 mastectomy. The dotted line shows where the entire breast is removed. Some lymph nodes under the arm may also be removed.','popup','width=780,height=630,scrollbars=1,resizable=1,menubar=0,location=0,status=0,toolbar=0'))
Definition:
total mastectomy
(TOH-tul ma-STEK-toh-mee)Surgery to remove the whole breast. Some of the lymph nodes under the arm may also be removed. Also called simple mastectomy.
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