postmastectomy

adjective

post·​mas·​tec·​to·​my ˌpōst-ma-ˈstek-tə-mē How to pronounce postmastectomy (audio)
: relating to, being in, or occurring in the period following a mastectomy
postmastectomy pain
postmastectomy patients
postmastectomy breast reconstruction

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of postmastectomy was in 1948

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“Postmastectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postmastectomy. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

postmastectomy

adjective
post·​mas·​tec·​to·​my -ma-ˈstek-tə-mē How to pronounce postmastectomy (audio)
1
: occurring after and especially as a result of a mastectomy
postmastectomy swelling of the arm
2
: having undergone mastectomy
3
: suitable for use following mastectomy
postmastectomy clothing
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