Breast
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-003641
1. One of two hemispheric projections of variable size situated in the subcutaneous layer over the pectoralis major muscle on either side of the chest.
2. Glandular organ located on the chest. The breast is made up of connective tissue, fat, and breast tissue that contains the glands that can make milk.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-003641 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| References | National Cancer Institute Thesaurus (CC BY 4.0); National Cancer Institute Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-003641",
"term": "Breast",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "1. One of two hemispheric projections of variable size situated in the subcutaneous layer over the pectoralis major muscle on either side of the chest.\n\n2. Glandular organ located on the chest. The breast is made up of connective tissue, fat, and breast tissue that contains the glands that can make milk.",
"references": [
"National Cancer Institute Thesaurus",
"National Cancer Institute Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/breast/"
}
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