removal of a number of lymph nodes from the armpit for examination by a pathologist.
Surgical removal of some axillary lymph nodes, which are examined to help determine whether cancer cells have entered the lymphatic system.
This term refers to surgical exploration and removal of lymph nodes from the armpit as a part of treatment for breast cancer.
Surgery to remove some of the lymph nodes in the armpit.
Surgery to remove lymph nodes found in the armpit region.