Lexic.us

Definition of Modified radical mastectomy

1. Noun. Removal of a breast and the pectoralis minor and some lymph nodes in the adjacent armpit.

Medical Definition of Modified radical mastectomy

1. The most common type of mastectomy. Breast skin, nipple, areola and underarm lymph nodes are removed. The chest muscles are saved. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Modified Radical Mastectomy

Literary usage of Modified radical mastectomy

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. From Cancer Patient to Cancer Survivor: Lost in Transition: An American by Maria Elizabeth Hewitt, Patricia A. Ganz (2006)
"The modified radical mastectomy does not remove the pectoral muscles and fewer lymph nodes are excised. Figure 2-1 shows disease-free survival and overall ..."

2. Consumer Information in a Changing Health Care System by Judith A. Sangl (1996)
"... Regional Distant Unstaged Type of Surgery None or Biopsy Only Breast Conserving Surgery Simple Mastectomy modified radical mastectomy Radical Mastectomy ..."

Other Resources: