What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of a breast tumor and a margin of healthy tissue?

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2026-02-25 00:35

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Lumpectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of a tumor with a margin of healthy tissue.

Mastadenoma = benign tumor of the breast.

Mastocarcinoma = carcinoma (malignant cancerous tumor) of the breast.

Mastectomy = surgical procedure of removing all or part of the breast.

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