• Lymphadenectomy

    Removal of lymph nodes.

  • Lymphoedema

    Tissue swelling caused by a drainage problem in the lymphatic system.

  • M. latissimus dorsi

    Large back muscle. It is located under the shoulder blade and stretches over the entire length of the spine, incorporating the humerus bone.

  • M. teres major

    Strong shoulder muscle which originates from the rear of the shoulder blade and incorporates the internal rotation on the upper arm.

  • Magnetic resonance image

    Radiological tomography.

  • Magnetic resonance imaging

    Medical imaging procedure with the help of magnetic fields to visualise tissue (cross-sectional images).

  • Magnetic resonance tomography

    Medical imaging procedure with the help of magnetic fields to visualise tissue (cross-sectional images).

  • Mammography

    Medical imaging procedure using x-rays for the early recognition of breast cancer.

  • Manometry

    Procedure used to measure the pressure in the anal passage.

  • Mastectomy

    Complete removal of a breast as part of breast cancer treatment.

  • Mastopexy

    Procedure to raise the breasts and nipples and make the breasts firmer.