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Halsted's operation

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Halsted's operation

(hôl′stədz, -stĕdz′)
n.
1. An operation for the radical correction of inguinal hernia.
2. See radical mastectomy.
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Halsted's operation

(1) A radical form of inguinal herniorrhaphy. 
(2) Radical mastectomy, see there.
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