Axillary dissection

Pronunciation

AK-suh-LAIR-ee dis-EK-shun

Definition

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

Source

Source: The National Cancer Institute (NCI)


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