Mastectomy (Noun)
Meaning
Surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The doctor recommended a mastectomy to remove the cancerous tumor from her left breast.
- After the mastectomy, she underwent reconstructive surgery to restore the appearance of her breast.
- The patient was anxious about the upcoming mastectomy, but her family's support helped her cope with the stress.
- A mastectomy was the only option to save her life, as the cancer had spread rapidly throughout her breast tissue.
- The oncologist explained that a mastectomy would be necessary to remove the malignant tumor and prevent further cancer growth.