A glossary of terms covering all aspects of breast and ovarian cancer.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Weight-bearing exercise |
Exercise that involves putting weight on the feet (such as walking or running) |
| White blood cells |
Blood cells produced by the bone marrow that help the body to fight |
| Whole abdominal radiotherapy (WART) |
Delivery of radiotherapy to the whole of the abdomen |
| Wide local excision |
See 'Breast conserving surgery' |
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