1) Breast x-ray 2) Roentgenogram 
A breast x-ray.
An x-ray of the breast.
<investigation> A special imaging examination of the breast using X-rays. The purpose of this test is to detect breast cancer early when lumps are less than 2 cm or smaller in size (most lumps are not felt by the hand when they are 1 cm or less in diameter). Currently, it is believed that there routine mammography is life saving in women over...
(mam´ә-gram) a radiograph of the breast.
A radiograph of the breast.
A breast x-ray that may be taken to help diagnose cancer, or to look for early breast changes that may develop into cancer later on. See breast cancer section.
Type: Term Pronunciation: mam′ō-gram Definitions: 1. The record produced by mammography.
Our Mammogram Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Mammogram Mammogram: An X-ray of the breast with the breast in a device that compresses and flattens it. There are two basic mammogram tests -- screening mammograms and diagnostic mammograms. A screening mammogram is one done in women who have no signs of bre...
A low-dose x-ray of the breast to determine whether abnormal growths or cysts are present. A mammogram is an important tool for early detection of breast cancer, when the cancer is easier to cure, and doctors recommend the procedure for all women over age 40. During the exam, the breasts are pushed between two plates and two x-rays are taken of th....
This is a technique which takes breast X-rays to show the detailed structure of the breast tissue. It may show early cancers of the breast which are too small to feel.
[n] - X-ray film of the soft tissue of the breast
mammogram A record of a mammograph which is the technique or procedure for diagnosing and locating abnormalities of the breasts by means of X-rays; an examination by this technique.
X-ray examination of the breast to look for early signs of cancer.
A specialised x-ray which shows up the breast tissue and can detect breast cancer.
noun X-ray film of the soft tissue of the breast
An X-ray picture of the breast, usually used to check for breast cancer.
X-ray study of the breasts to identify normal or abnormal breast tissue.
X-ray study of the breasts to identify normal or abnormal breast tissue.
a low-dose x-ray of the breast.