quadrantectomy
noun
quad·rant·ec·to·my
ˌkwäd-rən-ˈtek-tə-mē 
plural quadrantectomies
: a partial mastectomy involving excision of a tumor along with the involved quadrant of the breast including the skin and underlying fascia compare lumpectomy
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“Quadrantectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/quadrantectomy. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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