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prophylactic mastectomy
Surgery to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer by removing one or both breasts before disease develops. Also called preventive mastectomy.
- Sõnaliik: noun
- Valdkond/domeen: Health care
- Category: Cancer treatment
- Company: U.S. HHS
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