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Definition of Mastectomy, simple
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Mastectomy, simple: Removal of one or both breasts, but not the lymph nodes. Also known as a total 'mastectomy.