Definition of Simple mastectomy

1. Noun. Removal of a breast leaving the underlying muscles and the lymph nodes intact.

Generic synonyms: Mastectomy

Medical Definition of Simple mastectomy

1. Excision of the breast including the nipple, areola, and most of the overlying skin. Synonym: total mastectomy. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Simple Mastectomy

simple glaucoma
simple goiter
simple goitre
simple harmonic motion
simple heterochromia
simple hyperopic astigmatism
simple hypertrophy
simple interest
simple joint
simple leaf
simple lipids
simple lobule
simple lymphangiectasis
simple machine
simple mastectomy (current term)
simple mastectomy (current term)
simple membranous limb of semicircular duct
simple microscope
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simple mindedness
simple myopia
simple myopic astigmatism
simple necrosis
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simple pistil
simple protein
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simple pulmonary eosinophilia

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