mammography
Meaning: An imaging technique that uses low-dose X-rays to examine the breast tissue, primarily used for the early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer.
Mammography is the cornerstone of breast cancer screening programmes worldwide. In the UK, the NHS Breast Screening Programme invites women between the ages of 50 and 71 for mammography every three years. The resulting image is called a mammogram. Digital mammography and 3D mammography (tomosynthesis) represent advances over traditional film-based methods. The term collocates with 'screening,' 'diagnostic,' and 'digital.'
Examples
- The NHS invites women over fifty for routine mammography every three years as part of its breast screening programme. NHS每三年邀请五十岁以上的女性参加常规乳腺X线摄影检查,作为乳腺筛查项目的一部分。El NHS invita a las mujeres mayores de cincuenta años a realizarse una mamografía rutinaria cada tres años como parte de su programa de cribado mamario.NHSは乳がん検診プログラムの一環として、50歳以上の女性を3年ごとに定期マンモグラフィー検査に招待している。NHS는 유방암 검진 프로그램의 일환으로 50세 이상 여성을 3년마다 정기 유방 촬영술에 초대한다.
- Advances in digital mammography have significantly improved the detection of early-stage tumours. 数字乳腺X线摄影技术的进步显著提高了早期肿瘤的检出率。Los avances en mamografía digital han mejorado significativamente la detección de tumores en fase temprana.デジタルマンモグラフィーの進歩により、早期腫瘍の検出率が大幅に向上した。디지털 유방 촬영술의 발전으로 초기 종양의 검출률이 크게 향상되었다.
- She was called back for a follow-up appointment after her mammography showed an area requiring further investigation. 她的乳腺X线摄影显示有一处区域需要进一步检查,因此被通知回院复诊。Fue citada para una consulta de seguimiento después de que su mamografía mostrara una zona que requería investigación adicional.マンモグラフィーでさらなる精密検査が必要な部位が見つかったため、彼女は再診の連絡を受けた。유방 촬영술에서 추가 정밀 검사가 필요한 부위가 발견되어 그녀는 재진 연락을 받았다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: medical, academic
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin mamma (breast) and Greek -graphia (writing or recording), from graphein (to write). The term entered clinical use in the mid-20th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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