mastectomy
Translation
mastectomy
Examples
She underwent a double mastectomy last year.
She underwent a double mastectomy last year.
The doctor recommended a mastectomy to treat the cancer.
The doctor recommended a mastectomy to treat the cancer.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) mastectomy a surgical operation to remove a breast The patient had a mastectomy.
Similar Words
lumpectomy
Etymology
From Greek 'mastos' (breast) + 'ektomē' (a cutting out).
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ectomy' means 'surgical removal'. Think of other medical terms like 'appendectomy' (removal of the appendix).