<investigation> A test to find beast cancer that involves shining a bright light through the breast: ... Synonym: transillumination. ... (16 Dec 1997) ... 
(di-af″ә-nog´rә-fe) transillumination of the breast, with photography of the transilluminated light on infrared-sensitive film.
Type: Term Pronunciation: dī-ă-fă-nog′ră-fē Definitions: 1. Examination of a body part by transillumination, especially for the detection of breast cancer.
diaphanography Transillumination of the breast, with photography of the transilluminated light on infrared-sensitive film.