- breast implant
- n. manufactured sac filled with saline or silicone gel which is surgically inserted to increase the shape of breast size or for breast reconstruction process after mastectomy
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
breast implant
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breast implant — /ˈbrɛst ɪmplænt/ (say brest implant) noun Medicine a sac filled with an inert substance, which is surgically implanted into a breast to increase its size …
breast implant — noun a prosthesis implanted behind or in place of a female breast in reconstructive or cosmetic surgery … English new terms dictionary
breast implant — A silicone gel filled or saline filled sac placed under the chest muscle to restore breast shape … English dictionary of cancer terms
Breast reconstruction — is the rebuilding of a breast, usually in women. It involves using autologous tissue or prosthetic material to construct a natural looking breast. Often this includes the reformation of a natural looking areola and nipple. This procedure involves … Wikipedia
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