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localization

(LOH-kul-ih-ZAY-shun)

Finding or marking the spot where a lesion or disease is. For example, a breast lump can be found by feel (physical examination). Or it can be found using mammography or other imaging tests.

For more information, see Breastcancer.org's Screening and Testing section.

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