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Term: debulking

Definition:

Debulking refers to the surgical procedure performed to remove a portion of a tumor or a mass to alleviate symptoms, reduce the size of the tumor, or enhance the effectiveness of subsequent treatments.

Example sentences:

1. The patient underwent debulking surgery to remove a part of the tumor and ease the pressure on surrounding organs.
2. After debulking the tumor, the doctor recommended radiation therapy to further treat the remaining cancer cells.
3. Debulking enabled the chemotherapy drugs to better target and destroy the cancerous cells.

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