Mammography

usgb/mæməˈɡrɑːfi/
noun

Mammography is a technique used to take X-ray images of the breast to detect any abnormalities.

Doctors recommend regular mammography for women over 40 to check for breast cancer.
Visual representation of "mammography" - Mammography is a technique used to take X-ray images of the breast to detect any abnormalities.

Often appears as...

  • screening mammography
  • diagnostic mammography

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Formal

Mammography is a formal term and should be used in medical contexts.

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Doctors often use it when discussing women's health.
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In daily conversations, people might refer to it simply as 'the breast scan'.

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Using simpler terms may enhance understanding for general audiences.
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Emotional

Some may feel anxious about mammography due to its relation to cancer screening.

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