Macromastic
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Unusually large. not-comparable, usually
"A contralateral ptotic or macromastic breast should not be replicated. It is either reduced or lifted at the time of the second procedure."
- 2 Having large breasts. not-comparable, usually
"In obese and macromastic patients a reduction approach for immediate reconstruction in conjunction with the partial mastectomy is often the most efficacious means of managing breast reconstruction."
- 3 Pertaining to or characterized by macromastia, enlargement of the breast. not-comparable, usually
Example
More examples"A contralateral ptotic or macromastic breast should not be replicated. It is either reduced or lifted at the time of the second procedure."
Etymology
Formed of macro- (“large”) + -mastia (“abnormality of the breast”) + -ic, from Ancient Greek μακρός (makrós, “long”) and μαστός (mastós, “breast”).
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