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fatty-replaced breast tissue

Definition / meaning of fatty-replaced breast tissue

A term used in mammography that refers to the replacement of breast tissue with fatty tissue. This commonly occurs as a woman ages.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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