MAMMOTOME
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| MAMMOTOME | |
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| Term | MAMMOTOME |
| Short definition | MAMMOTOME - (pronounced) (MA-moh-tome) A device that uses a computer-controlled probe to perform breast biopsies. A biopsy procedure using the MAMMOTOME device can be performed on an outpatient basis with local anesthesia, removes only a small amount of healthy tissue, and does not require sutures (sutures) because the incision is very small. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
MAMMOTOME - (pronounced) (MA-moh-tome) A device that uses a computer-controlled probe to perform breast biopsies. A biopsy procedure using the MAMMOTOME device can be performed on an outpatient basis with local anesthesia, removes only a small amount of healthy tissue, and does not require sutures (sutures) because the incision is very small. MAMMOTOME is a registered trademark of Devicor Medical Products, Inc
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