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Breast-Roseman
Breast Key Terms
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
02/06/2012

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Term
Mastalgia
Definition
Breast Pain
Term
Galactorrhea
Definition
Discharge of the nipple
Term
Montogmery Glands
Definition
Keeps tissue in tact for breast feeding.

Firm and thick
Term
Which quadrant is most susceptible for breast cancer lumps?
Definition
Upper, Outter

Near the tail of spence
Term
Gynecomastia
Definition
enlarged breast tissue in men
Term
Fixation
Definition
asymmetry, distortion, decreased mobility when movement of the arms occur
Term
Deviation
Definition
nipple pointing in abnormal directions
Term
Fibradenoma
Definition
solid, firm, rubbery and moveable.

Form of Benign

DETECTED IN LATE ADOLESCENCE
Term
Mastitis
Definition
Redness of the breast.

Firm and warm

Has flu like symptoms but can still breast feed
Term
Breast Abcess
Definition
Rare infection

Can cause lots of problems and people must stop breast feeding
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