What does "tylectomy" mean?

The surgical removal of a tumour or cyst, especially from the breast; a lumpectomy. It was used recently to represent removing active retinoblastoma tumors from the eye.

What is a synonym for "tylectomy"?

Common synonyms include: lumpectomy, lumpectomy.

Tylectomy

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The surgical removal of a tumour or cyst, especially from the breast; a lumpectomy. It was used recently to represent removing active retinoblastoma tumors from the eye.

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lumpectomy lumpectomy

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