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

Definition of lymphatic mapping

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

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