Mammography
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mammography is a noun meaning (medicine) X-ray examination of the breasts for diagnosing and locating abnormalities, especially tumours.
Meaning
(medicine) X-ray examination of the breasts for diagnosing and locating abnormalities, especially tumours.
Example Sentences
The introduction of mammography to detect breast cancer early in its course sharply increased its incidence.
Word Forms
- mammographies
Synonyms for mammography
Depending on context, synonyms include mastography.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mammogram, clinical, breast, screening, justifiable, mammograph.
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