mammo
American
[mam-oh]
/ ˈmæm oʊ /
noun
Informal.
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a mammogram.
Some cancers detected by physical examination may not be seen on the mammo.
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3D mammo takes multiple images of breast tissue from different angles, creating a three-dimensional view.
Etymology
Origin of mammo
First recorded in 1985–90; by shortening
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