Breast Self-Exam Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Breast Self-Exam article.
Arms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Breast cancer: Breast cancer is diagnosed with self- and physician-examination of the brea... See the entire definition of Breast cancerBreast lump: A localized swelling, knot, bump, bulge or protuberance in the breast. Breast... See the entire definition of Breast lumpCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerChest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestCure: 1. To heal, to make well, to restore to good health. 2. A time withou... See the entire definition of CureDischarge: 1.The flow of fluid from part of the body, such as from the nose or vag... See the entire definition of DischargeFamily practice: The medical specialty which provides continuing and comprehensive health ... See the entire definition of Family practiceGenetics: The scientific study of heredity. Genetics pertains to humans and all other orga... See the entire definition of GeneticsGynecology: The branch of medicine that is particularly concerned with the health of the f... See the entire definition of GynecologyLigament: A tough band of connective tissue that connects various structures, such as two ... See the entire definition of LigamentMammogram: An X-ray of the breast that is taken with a device that compresses and flattens... See the entire definition of MammogramMenopause: The time in a woman's life when menstrual periods permanently stop; it is also... See the entire definition of MenopauseMenstrual: Pertaining to menstruation (the menses), as in last menstrual period, menstrua... See the entire definition of MenstrualNipple discharge: See: Breast discharge. 
Obstetrics: The art and science of managing pregnancy, labor, and the puerperium (the time... See the entire definition of ObstetricsOncology: The field of medicine that is devoted to cancer. Clinical oncology consists of t... See the entire definition of OncologyPectoral muscles: Muscles of the "anterior chest" (the front of the chest). Familiarly cal... See the entire definition of Pectoral musclesPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyShoulder: A structure made up of two main bones: the scapula (shoulder blade) and the hume... See the entire definition of ShoulderStage: As regards cancer, the extent of a cancer, especially whether the disease has spre... See the entire definition of StageTumor: An abnormal mass of tissue. Tumors are a classic sign of inflammation, and can be ... See the entire definition of Tumor
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