Meaning Axillary dissection
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Axillary dissection


Removal of a portion of the lymph nodes under the arm.
Source: medicinenet.com

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Axillary dissection


Surgery to remove lymph nodes found in the armpit region. Also called axillary lymph node dissection.
Source: cancer.gov

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Axillary dissection


Surgical procedure to remove some or all of the lymph nodes from the underarm area so that the nodes can be examined under a microscope to check whether or not cancer cells are present.
Source: ww5.komen.org

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Axillary dissection


Axillary dissection refers to the removal of the lymph nodes in the armpit (axilla) on the same side as the affected the breast. This is done because axillary lymph nodes the most common sites for bre [..]
Source: myvmc.com

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Axillary dissection


Surgery to remove lymph nodes found in the armpit region. Also called axillary lymph node dissection.
Source: dana-farber.org

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Axillary dissection


Removal of some lymph nodes in the armpit, to check whether cancer has spread.
Source: cancervic.org.au





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