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lymph node mapping

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

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