Definition: A mastectomy is a surgery to remove a breast or part of a breast. Mastectomies are performed on both men and women and there are several types of mastectomies, to better serve the individual needs of the patient
Mastectomies are typically performed to treat or prevent cancer. They are also performed as a part of female to male sex change surgery.
Pronunciation: mas-teck-tuh-me
Also Known As: mastectomies, breast cancer surgery, breast removal surgery
Common Misspellings: mastectemy, mastectamy, mastecktomy
Examples: The patient was scheduled for mastectomy surgery after a cancerous tumor was found in her breast.
