Chichi
Chichi
Chichi (/ʧi:ʧi:/) is a term that is often used in the medical field, particularly in the context of breast cancer research. The term is derived from the Japanese word "chichi", which means "father" in English. However, in the medical context, it is used to refer to a specific type of tumor that is often found in the breast tissue.
Etymology
The term "chichi" is derived from the Japanese language, where it is used to refer to the father. The use of this term in the medical field is believed to have originated from the similarity in appearance between the tumors and the male breast.
Related Terms
- Tumor: An abnormal growth of cells that serves no purpose. A benign tumor is not a cancerous tumor. A malignant tumor is a cancerous tumor.
- Breast Cancer: A type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.
- Mammography: A specific type of imaging test that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine breasts.
- Biopsy: A procedure to remove a piece of tissue or a sample of cells from your body so that it can be analyzed in a laboratory.
- Mastectomy: A surgery to remove all breast tissue from a breast as a way to treat or prevent breast cancer.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chichi
- Wikipedia's article - Chichi
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