mammography

noun

mam·​mog·​ra·​phy ma-ˈmä-grə-fē 

: X-ray examination of the breasts (as for early detection of cancer)

mammographic

ˌma-mə-ˈgra-fik 

adjective

Examples of mammography in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hormone receptor-positive tumors are easier to detect with mammography and have more treatment options, Warner explained. —Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 30 Nov. 2024

Data shows that beginning screening at the age of 40 saves lives when compared to no screening with mammography. —Omer Awan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024

Biennial mammography rates among Asian American women are also low, particularly for recent immigrants. —Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024

Earlier this month, the United States Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule that requires mammography result summaries to start, including a breast density notification statement. —Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin mamma "breast" + -o- + -graphy — more at mamma entry 1

Note: See note at mammogram.

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

mammography

noun

mam·​mog·​ra·​phy -fē 

plural mammographies

: X-ray examination of the breasts (as for early detection of cancer)

mammographic

ˌmam-ə-ˈgraf-ik 

adjective