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Prophylactic Mastectomy  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Surgical removal of one or both breasts to prevent or reduce the risk of developing breast cancer in persons who may be predisposed.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-KWXQW29N-F

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