mammography
noun
mam·mog·ra·phy
ma-ˈmä-grə-fē 
: X-ray examination of the breasts (as for early detection of cancer)
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Biennial screening mammography should be an individual decision.
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Barron H. Lerner, STAT, 2 May 2024
The major change outlined in the recommendation statement is the age at which all women should now start mammography, but the statement included information on other facets of breast cancer prevention as well.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 2 May 2024
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Barron H. Lerner, STAT, 2 May 2024
The major change outlined in the recommendation statement is the age at which all women should now start mammography, but the statement included information on other facets of breast cancer prevention as well.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 2 May 2024
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mammography
noun
mam·mog·ra·phy
-fē
plural mammographies
: X-ray examination of the breasts (as for early detection of cancer)
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