mastektomi

Meanings

• noun

  Surgical removal of one or both breasts, usually to treat breast cancer or prevent it in high-risk individuals.

  - "After her diagnosis, she underwent a mastectomy to remove the cancerous tissue."
  - "The surgeon performed a radical mastectomy, removing not only the breast tissue but also the lymph nodes under the arm."

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Variants

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mastectomies , mastectomy

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Etymology

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From Greek mastos (breast) and ektome (excision), meaning 'breast excision'.

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Trivia

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1. Mastectomy was first performed in the late 1800s.

2. In some cases, a mastectomy may be performed as a preventive measure for women with a high risk of breast cancer.

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Related Concepts

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1. Breast conservation therapy: An alternative to mastectomy for treating early-stage breast cancer, which may involve lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy.

2. Breast reconstruction: A surgical procedure to restore the shape of the breast after a mastectomy or other breast surgery.

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Culture

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Mastectomy is a significant medical procedure, often associated with breast cancer awareness and survivorship. It has been depicted in various forms of media, including literature, art, and film.

How to Memorize "mastektomi"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a surgical procedure where the breast tissue is being removed to treat or prevent breast cancer.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mastectomy' with 'breast cancer' and 'surgery'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'M-Breast C-Cancer S-Surgery T-Tissue R-Removal Y-Yes'

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