lumpectomy meaning

Definition of lumpectomy

1. surgical removal of a tumor without removing much of the surrounding tissue or lymph nodes; performed in some cases of breast cancer

   Type of: ablation

How to pronounce lumpectomy

lumpectomy is pronounced /ˌlʌmˈpɛktəmi/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with lumpectomy

• vasectomy
• mastectomy
• appendectomy
• hysterectomy
• prostatectomy
• tonsillectomy