macromastia en · NOUN
Etymology
From macro- (“large”) + -mastia (“abnormality of the breast”), from Ancient Greek μακρός (makrós, “long”) and μαστός (mastós, “breast”).
Meanings
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(uncountable) Abnormal enlargement of the breast.
Patients with macromastia often feel that their breasts are too large for their body frame. As a result, they might experience significant physical symptoms including back, neck, shoulder, and breast pain, especially when participating in physical activity.
2026 March 23 (last accessed), “Macromastia and Breast Reduction”, in Boston Children's Hospital, archived from the original on 03 Mar 2026, page 4: