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• Breast reduction surgery
  '''Breast Reduction Surgery''' Breast reduction surgery, also known as '''[[reduction mammoplasty]]''', is a surg
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• Breast ultrasound
  == Breast Ultrasound == ...follow-up test after an abnormal finding on a [[mammogram]] or [[clinical breast exam]].
  2 KB (235 words) - 23:09, 9 February 2024
• Medical procedures
  == Medical Procedures == '''Medical procedures''' (pronunciation: /ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈproʊsiːdʒər/) are actions taken to d
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• Mamma
  ...east. It is a term used in anatomy and physiology, often in the context of breast-related diseases and conditions. The term ''mamma'' originates from the Latin word ''mamma'', which means "breast". This term is believed to be derived from the sound made by infants when n
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• Diagnostic mammogram
  ...used to investigate suspicious breast changes, such as a new breast lump, breast pain, an unusual skin appearance, nipple thickening, or nipple discharge. I ...k words "diagnostikos" meaning "able to distinguish" and "mammos" meaning "breast". The term "gram" is derived from the Greek "gramma" meaning "something wri
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• Breast Cancer Screening
  '''Breast Cancer Screening''' is a medical procedure used to detect [[Breast Cancer]] in individuals who have no apparent symptoms. The goal of screenin Breast Cancer Screening: /brɛst ˈkænsər ˈskriːnɪŋ/
  1 KB (204 words) - 22:52, 14 February 2024
• Breast surgery
  == Breast Surgery == ...surgery''' (/ˈbrɛst ˈsɜːrdʒəri/), from the Old English ''breost'' meaning "breast" and the Latin ''chirurgia'' meaning "hand work", is a surgical procedure t
  2 KB (279 words) - 23:56, 8 February 2024
• Breast-conserving surgery
  ...gery", indicating the purpose of the procedure to conserve as much healthy breast tissue as possible while removing the cancerous tumor. ...chieve local control of the disease while preserving the appearance of the breast as much as possible.
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• Mastopexy
  ...shape of your breasts. The term is derived from the Greek words "mastos" (breast) and "pexy" (fixation). During a mastopexy, excess skin is removed and breast tissue is reshaped to raise the breasts. The procedure can also reduce the
  1 KB (209 words) - 20:06, 5 February 2024
• Breast reconstruction
  == Breast Reconstruction == ...er [[mastectomy]] — surgery that removes your breast to treat or prevent [[breast cancer]].
  2 KB (225 words) - 06:07, 11 February 2024
• Breast reduction
  == Breast reduction == ...procedure]] that reduces the size of the [[breast]]s by removing excess [[breast tissue]], [[fat]], and [[skin]].
  2 KB (224 words) - 20:20, 9 February 2024
• Brest
  ...in the medical field, particularly in relation to [[breast cancer]] and [[breast surgery]]. The term "Brest" is derived from the Old English word "brēost," which means "breast." It has been used in the English language since at least the 12th century.
  1 KB (200 words) - 04:33, 4 February 2024
• Modified
  ...) is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the entire [[Breast|breast]], most of the [[Lymph Node|lymph nodes]] under the arm, and often the lini ...g root, and "mastectomy" which comes from the Greek words "mastos" meaning breast and "ektome" meaning excision.
  2 KB (245 words) - 06:18, 5 February 2024
• Breast self-exam
  ==Breast Self-Exam== ...bnormalities. The etymology of the term is derived from the English words "breast" (from Old English ''breost''), "self" (from Old English ''self''), and "ex
  1 KB (192 words) - 01:41, 13 February 2024
• Breast atrophy
  '''Breast Atrophy''' ...ndition characterized by the reduction in size and loss of tissue of the [[breast]]. This condition can occur due to various reasons including aging, hormona
  2 KB (260 words) - 23:04, 8 February 2024
• Breast Augmentation
  == Breast Augmentation == ...rgical procedure that aims to increase the size, shape, or fullness of the breast.
  2 KB (243 words) - 22:47, 14 February 2024
• Screening mammogram
  ...of [[medical imaging]] procedure that uses low-dose [[X-ray]]s to detect [[breast cancer]] in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. The term 'mammogram' is derived from the Greek words 'mamma' meaning 'breast' and 'gramma' meaning 'something written or drawn'. The prefix 'screening'
  2 KB (279 words) - 03:38, 11 February 2024
• Breast enlargement
  == Breast enlargement == '''Breast enlargement''', also known as '''[[mammoplasty]]''' (pronounced mam-o-plas-
  2 KB (261 words) - 22:05, 13 February 2024
• Anisomastia
  ...cancer|breast cancer]], [[Breast cysts|breast cysts]], or [[Breast abscess|breast abscesses]]. ...ation]], [[Breast reduction|breast reduction]], or [[Breast reconstruction|breast reconstruction]] surgery.
  2 KB (225 words) - 15:04, 6 February 2024
• Breast implant
  == Breast Implant == ...ed cosmetically to enhance or enlarge the appearance of the breast through breast augmentation surgery.
  2 KB (255 words) - 17:22, 7 February 2024

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