lumpectomy

English

Etymology

From lump +‎ -ectomy.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɛktəmi

Noun

lumpectomy (plural lumpectomies)

  1. (surgery) The surgical removal of a tumour or cyst from a breast.

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