Word of the Day for October 13, 2026: mastectomy
noun
DEFINITION: A surgical operation to remove all or part of one or both breasts. It is commonly performed to treat breast cancer or reduce the risk of developing it in people at high risk.
ETYMOLOGY: Derived from the Greek mastos, meaning “female breast” combined with the suffix –ectomy, meaning “surgical removal” or “cutting out.”
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