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info@breastcarewa.com.au

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(08) 9361 1300
A-Z LIST
Surgeries, Conditions & Terms

A-Z LIST terms are provided to aid in the selection, use and understanding of Products shown on this website. Plain English Descriptions of medical terms are only a layperson's guide for identifying garment options - they are not a medical description or option. When searching, terms can be filtered by the following categories:

CONDITION   Such as lymphoedema, hernia and pregnancy, where a garment can aid treatment, management and wellbeing.

DEFINED TERM   Such as what it means when a product is classified as Available, Seasonal or By Order, and terms used in Terms & Conditions documents.

PRODUCT TERM   Such as Type (Body Suit, Compression Bra, Breast Form), Style (body coverage), Components (fasteners, straps) and Performance (Free of harmful chemicals), Body Measurements and Sizing Chart.

MEDICAL TERM   Such as Apron, Augmentation, Bilateral, Incision and Symmetry that are related to listed Surgeries or Conditions.

SURGERY   Such as Augmentation Mammoplasty (Breast Augmentation), Brachioplasty (Arm Lift) and Gynecomastia Surgery (Male Breast Reduction) where a garment can aid recovery or lifestyle and wellbeing after surgery.

Terms can also be sorted alphabetically by Commonly Called (layperson term) or by Technical Term (likely medical terminology).

To refine a search, use any or all of the following:

Filter by Category   Click on the 'Filter by' dropdown menu.
Sort in Alphabetical Order   Click on either the 'Common Called' or 'Technical Term' heading.
Filter Alphabetically   Click on a letter in the sidebar menu.

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Plain English Description
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Umbilical Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
When fatty tissue or part of the intestine pushes through the abdomen near the navel (belly button).
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Umbilical Hernia
Under Elbow
Under Elbow Measurement
Around the widest part, between the elbow and wrist.
More Information
Go to STUDIO RANGE, select an appropriate garment and see the measuring illustration.
Underbust
Underbust Measurement
Around the chest under the breast (Female: Just below the bra band).
More Information
Go to STUDIO RANGE, select an appropriate garment and see the measuring illustration.
Underwire
Underwire
Curved rigid wire sewn into the bottom of each bra cup to hold the shape of the cup and create breast separation. Underwires also transfer some of the weight of the breast to the band.
More Information
Anatomy of a Bra
Unilateral
Unilateral
Affecting one side of the body.
Upper Arm
Upper Arm Measurement
Around the widest part, between the shoulder and elbow.
More Information
Go to STUDIO RANGE, select an appropriate garment and see the measuring illustration.

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