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Mammography

Verb / mʌˈmɑ:grʌfi: / Another word for mammography — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Mammography is a medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to examine the breast for diagnosis and screening of breast cancer.

Synonyms & similar words

mammogram

Example sentences

  1. My mom went to get her mammography done today.
  2. The doctor recommends that all women over the age of 50 get a mammography every year.
  3. The mammography showed a lump in her breast that needed further testing.
  4. The mammography technician positioned the patient's breast between two plates.
  5. The mammography helped detect the early stages of breast cancer in the patient.

Quotes

  • 'A mammogram can save your life.' - Unknown
  • 'Mammography is a very important tool for the early detection of breast cancer.' - Debra L. Ness
  • 'Mammography is not a perfect test. It doesn't find every breast cancer, and it sometimes finds things that turn out not to be cancer.' - Susan M. Love

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