lumpectomy

[ luhm-pek-tuh-mee ]
/ lʌmˈpɛk tə mi /

noun, plural lump·ec·to·mies.

the surgical removal of a breast cyst or tumor.

Origin of lumpectomy

First recorded in 1970–75; lump1 + -ectomy

British Dictionary definitions for lumpectomy

lumpectomy
/ (lʌmˈpɛktəmɪ) /

noun plural -mies

the surgical removal of a tumour in a breast

Word Origin for lumpectomy

C20: from lump 1 + -ectomy

Medical definitions for lumpectomy

lumpectomy
[ lŭm-pĕktə-mē ]

n.

tylectomy