What is the term for the removal of a tumor and surrounding tissue?

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What is the term for the removal of a tumor and surrounding tissue

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score 0 · Answer 1 · 2024-08-11T08:26:49+00:00

The term for the removal of a tumor and the surrounding tissue is “tumor resection.” This surgical procedure aims to excise the tumor along with a margin of healthy tissue to ensure that as much of the cancerous cells as possible are removed.