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Breast Neoplasm
Definition 1
A benign or malignant neoplasm of the breast parenchyma. It can originate from the ducts, lobules or the breast adipose tissue. Breast neoplasms are much more common in females than males. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
Tumors or cancer of the breast. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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