mammography
noun
mam·mog·ra·phy
ma-ˈmä-grə-fē 
: X-ray examination of the breasts (as for early detection of cancer)
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Fat transfer enhancements, popular among those seeking natural-looking breasts, can calcify into hard lumps and be mistaken for cancer during mammography—resulting in additional surgery.
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Beatrice Hazlehurst, Allure, 18 June 2024
Over time, there were claims the mesh may have been obscuring mammography, and insurance companies began rejecting claims for mammograms if the patient had an internal bra.
—Beatrice Hazlehurst, Allure, 18 June 2024
Their previous guidance allowed that women should start mammography no later than age 50.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 2 May 2024
The facility will also offer podiatry, chiropractic services, physical therapy, imaging services, MRI, mammography and a pharmacy.
—Binghui Huang, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Mar. 2024
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Beatrice Hazlehurst, Allure, 18 June 2024
Over time, there were claims the mesh may have been obscuring mammography, and insurance companies began rejecting claims for mammograms if the patient had an internal bra.
—Beatrice Hazlehurst, Allure, 18 June 2024
Their previous guidance allowed that women should start mammography no later than age 50.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 2 May 2024
The facility will also offer podiatry, chiropractic services, physical therapy, imaging services, MRI, mammography and a pharmacy.
—Binghui Huang, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Mar. 2024
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mammography
noun
mam·mog·ra·phy
-fē
plural mammographies
: X-ray examination of the breasts (as for early detection of cancer)
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