Ch. 15 Gynecologic Diagnostic Terms: Breasts Flashcards
1
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adenocarcinoma of the breast
A
malignant tumor of glandular breast tissue
2
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amastia
A
absence of a breast
3
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fibrocystic breasts
A
benign condition of the breast consisting of fibrous and cystic changes that render the tissue more dense
4
Q
gynecomastia
A
development of mammary glands in the male caused by altered hormone levels
5
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hypermastia; macromastia
A
abnormally large breasts
6
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hypomastia; micromastia
A
unusually small breasts
7
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mastitis
A
inflammation of the breast; most commonly occurs in women who are breastfeeding
8
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polymastia
A
presence of more than two breasts
9
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polythelia; supernumerary nipples
A
presence of more than one nipple on a breast
