Galactography

Quick meaning: Galactography is a noun meaning (medicine) A type of x-ray examination used to evaluate breast fluid.

Meaning

(medicine) A type of x-ray examination used to evaluate breast fluid.

More Meanings

1. (science fiction) The science of charting and mapping galaxies.

Example Sentences

Cases are selected for galactography essentially on the basis of the type of nipple discharge.

‘Galactography,’ said the mayor, ‘is our greatest enemy. Our admirals make no secret of our almost hopeless, strategic position.’

Well, one knows that. I mean, one studies galactography and gets to recognize the stars with inhabited planets in the sky at night.

A newer technique, galactography, may sometimes be of value in locating ductal papillomas. Bloody nipple discharge suggests the need for galactography.

Word Forms

• galactographies

Synonyms for galactography

Depending on context, synonyms include ductography.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include galactogram, galactographer, ductography, galactogogue, galactologue, galactogenesis.

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