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词汇 mammography
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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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