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General Medical Terms Blood & Lymphatic System

axillary lymph node dissection

Meaning of axillary lymph node dissection: Surgery to remove lymph nodes found in the armpit region.

Definition of axillary lymph node dissection

Surgery to remove lymph nodes found in the armpit region. Also called axillary dissection.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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