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breast diseases  

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  • To understand breast conditions, it is necessary to appreciate the distinct tissues that make up the breast. The breast is composed primarily of glandular tissues and supporting, or stromal, tissues. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Breast Diseases]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/breast_diseases

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