mammography

American  

[ma-mog-ruh-fee] / mæˈmɒg rə fi /

noun

1. x-ray photography of a breast, especially for detection of tumors.

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mammography British  

/ mæˈmɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

1. the technique of using X-rays to examine the breast in the early detection of cancer

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mammography Cultural  

1. Examination of the breasts using x-rays. Mammography is useful in locating tumors of the breast that are too small to be detected by other means.

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Other Word Forms

• mammograph
  noun
• mammographic
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of mammography

First recorded in 1935–40; mamm(a) ² + -o- + -graphy

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

mammography

Breast cancer is rising among women younger than 50, but while AI-assisted mammography has strong evidence behind it, it is still not the standard of care.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

Along with routine screening through mammography or MRI, some individuals with inherited genetic mutations that greatly increase breast cancer risk may choose preventive surgery, including prophylactic mastectomy.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 6, 2026

Johnson said she believes this could help the recruitment of more radiographers and open up the job to more qualified people because "mammography doesn't get as much publicity" as other health professions.

From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2025

Preventive Services Task Force cited recently for lowering the age for starting mammography screening to 40 again from 50.

From New York Times ● Jun. 7, 2024

“We know that they’re at increased risk, and we know mammography doesn’t work as well for them,” Wong said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2024

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