| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Troches |
A lozenge or pastille |
| Two stage breast reconstruction |
Two stage breast reconstruction requires two operations to complete implant reconstruction. The first to insert a tissue expander which will be gradually inflated over time, and the second operation to remove the tissue expander and replace it with a permanent breast implant. |
| Ultrasound |
A way of producing a picture of the inside of the body using sound waves |
| Undescended testis |
A condition that may be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer in men |
| Uterus |
Another name for the womb |
| Weight-bearing exercise |
Exercise that involves putting weight on the feet (such as walking or running) |
| White blood cells |
Blood cells produced by the bone marrow that help the body to fight |
| Whole abdominal radiotherapy (WART) |
Delivery of radiotherapy to the whole of the abdomen |
| Wide local excision |
See 'Breast conserving surgery' |
| X-ray |
A way of taking a picture of the body using electromagnetic radiation |