
Meaning of FIBROCYSTIC DISEASE OF THE BREAST
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] the presence of one or more cysts in a breast |
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| | Synonyms: | | cystic breast disease, cystic mastitis, fibrocystic breast disease |
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| | See Also: | | disease | |
Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Mammary dysplasia includes fibrosis of the breast tissue which gives the breast a rubbery consistency. Cyst formation is another feature. Hyperplastic epithelium, another feature of this condition, has been thought to have potential to progress to breast cancer. |
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