Lumpectomy (noun)

A surgical procedure to remove a lump or tumour from the breast, while preserving the majority of the breast tissue.

Origin:

From the latin word lumpus meaning "lump" and the greek word ektomē meaning "removal".

Examples:

1. She had a lumpectomy as part of her breast cancer treatment.
2. The lumpectomy was successful and the tumor was removed.
3. The lumpectomy was performed in conjunction with radiation therapy.
4. Her recovery from lumpectomy was quick and she was able to return to work soon.
5. The lumpectomy allowed her to keep her breast and avoid a mastectomy.