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(SIM-pul ma-STEK-toh-mee)
| | Removal of the breast. Also called total mastectomy. |
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 mastectomy. The dotted line shows where the entire breast is removed. Some lymph nodes under the arm may also be removed.','popup','width=780,height=630,scrollbars=1,resizable=1,menubar=0,location=0,status=0,toolbar=0'))