Definition of mammography in English:

mammography

noun maˈmɒɡrəfimæˈmɑɡrəfi

mass nounMedicine

A technique using X-rays to diagnose and locate tumours of the breasts.
〔医〕乳房X射线照相术
Example sentencesExamples
- Early detection through mammography has been a major factor in the dramatic decrease in breast cancer mortality.
- For others it will involve screening by mammography or colonoscopy.
- This is why we insist on both mammography and physical examination.
- This could be accomplished by having a radiologist present during mammography to review films.
- In the past women have been referred inappropriately for mammography and genetic counselling.

Origin

1930s: from mamma² + -graphy.

Definition of mammography in US English:

mammography

nounmæˈmɑɡrəfimaˈmäɡrəfē

Medicine

A technique using X-rays to diagnose and locate tumors of the breasts.
〔医〕乳房X射线照相术
Example sentencesExamples
- For others it will involve screening by mammography or colonoscopy.
- This could be accomplished by having a radiologist present during mammography to review films.
- This is why we insist on both mammography and physical examination.
- Early detection through mammography has been a major factor in the dramatic decrease in breast cancer mortality.
- In the past women have been referred inappropriately for mammography and genetic counselling.

Origin

1930s: from mamma + -graphy.

单词	mammography
释义	Definition of mammography in English: mammography noun maˈmɒɡrəfimæˈmɑɡrəfi mass nounMedicine A technique using X-rays to diagnose and locate tumours of the breasts. 〔医〕乳房X射线照相术 Example sentencesExamples Early detection through mammography has been a major factor in the dramatic decrease in breast cancer mortality. For others it will involve screening by mammography or colonoscopy. This is why we insist on both mammography and physical examination. This could be accomplished by having a radiologist present during mammography to review films. In the past women have been referred inappropriately for mammography and genetic counselling. Origin 1930s: from mamma² + -graphy. Definition of mammography in US English: mammography nounmæˈmɑɡrəfimaˈmäɡrəfē Medicine A technique using X-rays to diagnose and locate tumors of the breasts. 〔医〕乳房X射线照相术 Example sentencesExamples For others it will involve screening by mammography or colonoscopy. This could be accomplished by having a radiologist present during mammography to review films. This is why we insist on both mammography and physical examination. Early detection through mammography has been a major factor in the dramatic decrease in breast cancer mortality. In the past women have been referred inappropriately for mammography and genetic counselling. Origin 1930s: from mamma + -graphy.
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