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Definitions:

Lumpectomy: is the removal of the breast tumor (the "lump") and some of the normal tissue that
surrounds it; it is a form of breast-conserving or "breast preservation" surgery.
Mastectomy: is the medical term for the surgical removal of one or both breasts, partially or
completely. A mastectomy is usually carried out to treat breast cancer.
Intubation: the introduction of a tube into a hollow organ (as the trachea or intestine) to keep it
open or restore its patency if obstructedcompare extubation.
Styloid Process: a slender projection of bone, such as that from the lower surface of the
temporal bone of the skull
Trigeminal Neuralgia: Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal
nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your brain

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