lumpectomy

[ luhm-pek-tuh-mee ]

noun

, plural lump·ec·to·mies.

1. the surgical removal of a breast cyst or tumor.

lumpectomy

/ lʌmˈpɛktəmɪ /

noun

1. the surgical removal of a tumour in a breast

Word History and Origins

Origin of lumpectomy¹

First recorded in 1970–75; lump ¹ + -ectomy

Word History and Origins

Origin of lumpectomy¹

C20: from lump ¹+ -ectomy

Example Sentences

We look forward to leveraging our platform to solve other high impact, unmet medical needs like lumpectomy reconstruction and eventually expand to organs.

From Singularity Hub 

As I recovered from my lumpectomy, I found myself distractedly wondering why the Dowager Countess wasn’t wearing her mask as I binge-watched Downton Abbey.

From Time

Earlier stages of breast cancer typically have more than one treatment option, including radiation, surgery – mastectomy or lumpectomy – and what are called systemic therapies, such as chemotherapy.

From No Straight News

Nicole Daruda, of Vancouver Island, had a lumpectomy while pregnant when she was 26 but held off getting breast implants until she was done having children.

From Washington Post

After a lumpectomy, she was diagnosed with locally aggressive breast cancer.

From Washington Post