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Definition of mammography

mammography

/mæˈmɑːɡrəfi/
mam · mog · ra · phy
Adverb:mammographically
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Plural:mammographies
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Adjective:mammographic
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mammography Lexical Profile

mammography Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A diagnostic medical imaging technique that uses low-dose X-rays to examine the human breast, primarily for the early detection of breast cancer and other abnormalities.

Example

"Routine screening mammography plays a vital role in detecting early-stage breast tumors before physical symptoms appear."

Word Nuance & Usage

'Mammography' refers to the clinical imaging procedure or diagnostic technique itself, whereas 'mammogram' refers to the resulting X-ray image or the individual examination.

• Rhymes for mammography

• Nearby Words

mammalian
mammary
mammogram
mammography
mammoth
mammy
mamoncillo

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from the Latin 'mamma' (meaning 'breast') combined with the Greek suffix '-graphia' (meaning 'writing' or 'recording').

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