modified radical vulvectomy
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-005456
Surgery to remove most, but not all, of the vulva (the external female genital organs, including the clitoris, vaginal lips, and the opening to the vagina). The clitoris may not be removed. Sometimes lymph nodes in the groin area are also removed. Also called partial radical vulvectomy.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-005456 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | partial radical vulvectomy |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "Surgery to remove most, but not all, of the vulva (the external female genital organs, including the clitoris, vaginal lips, and the opening to the vagina). The clitoris may not be removed. Sometimes lymph nodes in the groin area are also removed. Also called partial radical vulvectomy.",
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