mammography
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Definition
Noun: A diagnostic medical imaging technique that uses low-dose X-rays to examine the human breast for the purpose of detecting tumors and other abnormalities, primarily used in screening for and diagnosing breast cancer.
Usage
Mammography is used as a screening tool for early detection of breast cancer in women without symptoms and as a diagnostic tool to investigate breast changes such as a lump, pain, or nipple discharge. - Regular mammography is recommended for women over a certain age as part of preventive healthcare. - The doctor ordered a diagnostic mammography to get a clearer image of the area of concern.
Advanced Usage
- Screening mammography: A routine X-ray examination of the breasts for women who have no signs or symptoms of breast disease.
- She schedules her screening mammography every two years.
- Diagnostic mammography: A more detailed X-ray examination used to evaluate a specific breast abnormality found during a screening or noted through symptoms.
- After the initial finding, she underwent a diagnostic mammography for further evaluation.
Variants and Related Words
- Mammogram (n): The X-ray image produced by the mammography procedure.
- The radiologist analyzed the mammogram for any signs of microcalcifications.
- Mammographic (adj): Relating to or obtained by mammography.
- The mammographic findings were inconclusive.
Synonyms
- Breast radiography: A more technical term for the X-ray imaging of the breast.
- Mastography: A less common synonym for mammography.
Related Phrases
- 3D mammography / Tomosynthesis: An advanced form of mammography that creates a three-dimensional image of the breast.
- The new clinic offers 3D mammography, which can provide clearer images.
- Digital mammography: A system where the X-ray film is replaced by digital detectors, allowing for electronic image storage and enhancement.
- Digital mammography has largely replaced film-based systems.
Noun
- a diagnostic procedure to detect breast tumors by the use of X rays