mastectomy

[ ma-stek-tuh-mee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Surgery.

, plural mas·tec·to·mies.

mastectomy

/ mæˈstɛktəmɪ /

mastectomy

/ mă-stĕk′tə-mē /

Surgical removal of all or part of a breast, performed as a treatment for cancer.
◆ A radical mastectomy includes excision of the underlying pectoral muscles and regional lymph nodes.

mastectomy

First recorded in 1920–25; mast- + -ectomy

When Angelina Jolie bravely wrote about her double mastectomy last year, it sparked both applause and criticism.

A double-mastectomy is a serious operation and calls for a challenging recovery.

If a double mastectomy provides a certain level of anxiety relief for patients, should surgeons proceed?

The study aimed to help elucidate the common motivations for pursuing a double mastectomy.

Robach said she will undergo a double mastectomy on November 14th.

I ask your support for bipartisan legislation to guarantee that a woman can stay in the hospital for 48 hours after a mastectomy.

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