Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Mastectomy

Surgical procedure to remove one or both breasts.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Surgical procedure to remove one or both breasts.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Mammectomy
  • Mammectomies
  • Mastectomies

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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general or unspecified; prefer specifics

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  1. E04w.466w

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WP 910

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Mastectomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008408. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008408
  2. Mastectomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mastectomy
  3. Mastectomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q848318