mammography

Definition

X-ray technology's uncomfortable contribution to breast cancer detection—squishing tissue between plates while radiation does its invisible detective work. It's the gold standard screening method that nobody looks forward to, but every radiologist can read like sheet music. Medical progress often involves minor indignities.

Example Usage

At age 45, Lisa scheduled her first mammography appointment to establish a baseline for breast health screening.

Source: Medical terminology, Merriam-Webster

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