lumpectomy

noun

lump·​ec·​to·​my ˌləm-ˈpek-tə-mē How to pronounce lumpectomy (audio)
plural lumpectomies
: excision of a breast tumor with a limited amount of associated tissue

Examples of lumpectomy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While Fischer is now cancer-free, last year The Office star underwent a lumpectomy to remove the tumor, followed by chemotherapy and radiation. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024 All of them suggested the standard of care—lumpectomy, radiation, and hormone therapy. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2024 Weeks later, Fishel underwent a lumpectomy in August and a margin revision surgery in September. Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024 Jenna Fischer, the actress who played Pam Beesly on The Office, says she was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer last December and is now cancer-free after completing surgery (a lumpectomy), chemotherapy, and radiation. Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lumpectomy 

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Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lumpectomy was in 1972

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“Lumpectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lumpectomy. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

lumpectomy

noun
lump·​ec·​to·​my ˌləm-ˈpek-tə-mē How to pronounce lumpectomy (audio)
plural lumpectomies
: excision of a breast tumor with a limited amount of associated tissue

called also tylectomy

compare quadrantectomy

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