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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

lumpectomy

/ˈlʌmpɛktəmi/ noun · British & US
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What does lumpectomy mean?

noun

A surgical procedure in which a tumor is removed from a breast while leaving as much breast tissue as possible. It is often used to treat breast cancer.

Example

"The doctor recommended a lumpectomy to remove the tumor without removing the entire breast."

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