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What is
total mastectomy
?Pronunciation: /ˈtoʊtəl mæˈstɛktəmi/
total mastectomy
Definition
Surgery to remove the whole breast, which may include the nipple, areola (the dark-colored skin around the nipple), and skin over the breast. Some of the lymph nodes under the arm may also be removed to check for cancer. Also called simple mastectomy.