mastectomia
feminine
The Italian word for mastectomy is mastectomia.
mastectomia is a noun used to describe the surgical procedure to remove all or part of the breast.
Meaning: surgical procedure to remove all or part of the breast (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of mastectomia is mastectomie.
Did you know?
- The root masto- comes from the Greek word for 'breast', which is also the origin of the English word 'mastodon', meaning 'nipple tooth'.
- While mastectomia is the formal term, Italian patients often use the phrase intervento al seno meaning 'surgery to the breast' in casual conversation.
- Italian uses a feminine noun for the procedure mastectomia, but the breast itself seno is a masculine noun.
Examples in context
- Angelina Jolie ha subito una doppia mastectomia.Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy.This sentence shows how to use mastectomia when discussing a person undergoing the procedure.Tatoeba #2801201 by Guybrush88, translation #2431792 by Hybrid
- La mastectomia è un'operazione chirurgica per rimuovere completamente la mammella.The mastectomy is a surgical procedure to completely remove the breast.
- La mia amica ha subito l'asportazione del seno qualche mese fa.My friend underwent a mastectomy a few months ago.
- La totale rimozione del seno è una scelta difficile, ma può essere necessaria in certi casi.Total removal of the breast is a difficult choice, but it may be necessary in certain cases.
- Il medico ha spiegato i rischi della mastectomia.The doctor explained the risks of the mastectomy.
Example conversation
Matteo is supporting Martina after her hospital visit.
- MartinaDevo ancora riprendermi dalla mastectomia.I still need to recover from the mastectomy.
- MatteoPrenditi tutto il tempo necessario, Martina.Take all the time you need, Martina.
- MartinaGrazie per essermi vicino in questo momento.Thank you for being close to me during this time.
- MatteoSono qui per te, sempre.I am here for you, always.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mastectomy” translations and entries mastectomia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mastectomia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
