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Meaning of lymph node mapping: The use of dyes and radioactive substances to identify lymph nodes that may contain tumor cells.

Definition of lymph node mapping

The use of dyes and radioactive substances to identify lymph nodes that may contain tumor cells. Also called lymphatic mapping.

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