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retracted nipple |
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retracted nipple Etymology: L, retractare, to draw back; ME, neb a nipple drawn inward, resulting from cancer or adhesions below the skin surface or a natural condition present at birth. retracted nipple Gynecology A nipple pulled inward by an underlying tumor or inflammation which, in breast CA, may be accompanied by a peau d'orange appearance of the surrounding skin; RNs may also be red, ulcerated or scaled. Cf
Inflammatory breast cancer, Nipple, Peau d'orange appearance. Cf Inverted nipple. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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