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Definition of mammogram

mammogram

/ˈmæm.ə.ɡræm/
mam · mo · gram
Adverb:mammographically
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Plural:mammograms
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Adjective:mammographic
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mammogram Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An X-ray image of the human breast, or the diagnostic screening procedure that produces it, used especially to detect early signs of breast cancer or other abnormalities.

Example

"Her doctor recommended scheduling an annual mammogram as part of her routine preventive healthcare."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Technically, 'mammogram' refers to the resulting X-ray image itself, while 'mammography' refers to the diagnostic procedure, though in everyday usage 'mammogram' is commonly used for both.

• Nearby Words

mammal
mammalian
mammary
mammogram
mammography
mammoth
mammy

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century from the combining form 'mammo-' (from Latin 'mamma', meaning 'breast') and '-gram' (from Ancient Greek 'gramma', meaning 'something written or drawn').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mammogram. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mammogram
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