Meaning of lumpectomy in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Noun

   lumpectomy

   Definitions

   1. surgical removal of a tumor without removing much of the surrounding tissue or lymph nodes

   Examples

   • « performed in some cases of breast cancer »