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breast mass (medicine)


breast mass
<oncology, surgery> A breast lump may be benign or cancerous.

Examples of breast lumps include: breast abscess, fat necrosis, fibroadenoma, fibrocystic breast disease and breast cancer. A breast biopsy is the best way to determine the aetiology of a breast lump. Remember, 80 to 85% of all biopsies are benign.


abrupt (oh)



[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Latin; Origin: , past participle of abrumpere, from ab- 'away, off' + rumpere 'to break']
sudden and unexpected
::an abrupt change of plan
come to an abrupt end/halt etc
::The bus came to an abrupt halt.
seeming rude and unfriendly, especially because you do not waste time in friendly conversation
::Sorry, I didn't mean to be so abrupt.
-- abruptly adv
-- abruptness n [U]