noun

• A technique using X-rays to diagnose and locate tumours of the breasts.

  ‘In the past women have been referred inappropriately for mammography and genetic counselling.’

  More example sentences

  • ‘This is why we insist on both mammography and physical examination.’
  • ‘For others it will involve screening by mammography or colonoscopy.’
  • ‘This could be accomplished by having a radiologist present during mammography to review films.’
  • ‘Early detection through mammography has been a major factor in the dramatic decrease in breast cancer mortality.’