Preventive Mastectomy (pree-VEN-tiv Ma-STEK-tuh-mee) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Preventive Mastectomy (pree-VEN-tiv Ma-STEK-tuh-mee)? Surgery to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer by removing one or both breasts before disease develops. Also called prophylactic mastectomy.

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