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lymphadenectomy

noun/lɪmˌfædɪˈnektəmi/

C2CEFR level
90/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

Surgical removal of one or more lymph nodes, often to assess or treat tumour spread.

Axillary lymphadenectomy was undertaken once the sentinel node proved positive for metastatic disease.

Topic: Oncology in Medical English

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