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Definition of Mammogram

1. Noun. X-ray film of the soft tissue of the breast.

Definition of Mammogram

1. Noun. An X-ray picture of the breasts (mammaries), used to screen for breast cancer. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Mammogram

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Mammogram

1. A special imaging examination of the breast using X-rays. The purpose of this test is to invesigate or to screen for an underlying breast cancer. The mass itself can be seen on the images, but other features such as calcification may be found in some benign and cancerous lumps. Further investigation of any abnormaliy is required and usually involves a biopsy or fine needle aspiration. (16 Dec 2007)

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Literary usage of Mammogram

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Quality Determinants Of Mammography: Clinical Practice Guideline by Lawrence W. Bassett, R. Edward Hendrick (2004)
"The next time you see your doctor or other health care provider, ask about when you should have your next mammogram. If you prefer (or if you do not have a ..."

2. Southeast Asian Refugee English Proficiency and Education in Texas by Eric H. Taylor (1995)
"mammogram SCREENINGS Breast cancer is among the leading killers of women in this country. Early detection can help in the treatment of cancer, ..."

3. Health, United States, 1998: Socioeconomic Status and Health Chartbook by United States Government Printing Office, National Center for Health Statistics (1998)
"The Healthy People 2000 goal is for 60 percent of women 50 years and older to have received a breast examination and mammogram within the past 2 years. ..."

4. Healthy People 2000: National Health Promotion & Disease Prevention by DIANE Publishing Company (2004)
"In 1987, 25 percent of women aged 50 and older reported having had a clinical breast examination and mammogram within the preceding 2 years. ..."

5. Current Issues in Women's Health: An Fda Consumer Special Report (1993)
"Starting at age 50, the mammogram should also be done yearly. These guidelines apply to women who have no symptoms of breast cancer, such as a lump or other ..."

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