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Mammoplasty is the surgical repair of the breast.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe surgical removal of a breast is a mastectomy.
Small lump removal=lumpectomy.
Removal of entire breast=mastectomy.
mastectomy
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∙ 9y agoMammoplasty is the medical term meaning surgical repair or correction of the breast. Mammo- is the combining form meaning breast.
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∙ 16y agoMastectomy
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