mammogram
Chest tissue imaging
A mammogram is an X-ray image of the breast used to screen for cancer and other abnormalities.
The procedure compresses the breast between two plates to produce clear images of internal tissue.
Women over forty are typically advised to get regular mammograms: Her mammogram came back clear.
Upper front torso
- cancerUncontrolled cell proliferation disease
- tumorAbnormal tissue mass
- lumpShapeless solid mass
- cystFluid-filled tissue sac
benign · malignant · biopsy · oncologist · detection · early · prevention · survivor
Scheduled time for something
- technologistApplied science practitioner
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- gownLong formal garment
paddle · discomfort · screening · annual · baseline · follow-up · callback · results
Diagnostic imaging using X-rays
- filmMovie or coating
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- digitalOf discrete data
- 3DThree-axis spatial representation
baseline · bilateral · screening · diagnostic · spot · magnification · contrast · density
Outpatient treatment facility
- radiologyImaging-based diagnostic medicine
- women's healthMedicine for female bodies
- insuranceContractual risk coverage
- coverageExtent of inclusion
preventive · recommendation · guideline · age · frequency · schedule · reminder · consultation
breast
Upper front torso
cyst · benign · malignant · biopsy · oncologist · detection · early · prevention · survivor · risk
appointment
Scheduled time for something
- technologistApplied science practitioner
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- positioningArranging in specific locations
gown · paddle · discomfort · screening · annual · baseline · follow-up · callback · results · preparation
radiography
Diagnostic imaging using X-rays
- filmMovie or coating
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- digitalOf discrete data
3D · baseline · bilateral · screening · diagnostic · spot · magnification · contrast · density · calcification
clinic
Outpatient treatment facility
- radiologyImaging-based diagnostic medicine
- women's healthMedicine for female bodies
- insuranceContractual risk coverage
coverage · preventive · recommendation · guideline · age · frequency · schedule · reminder · consultation · referral
- healthcaredoctors, nurses, hospitals, hospital, clinic
- medical imagingCT scan, MRI, X-ray, PET scan, MRI scan
- oncologycancer, tumor, carcinoma, metastasis, malignancy
- breast healthbreast cancer, breast exam, breast health, breast lumps, breast pain
- breastsbreast, nipple, nipples, areola, bust
- medical examsphysical exam, annual physical, annual checkup, checkup, wellness visit
mammogramultrasound
Inaudible high-frequency waves
MRI · CT scan · PET scan · sonogram · thermography
mammogramphysical examination
Medical evaluation of body
breast self-exam · palpation · biopsy · blood test · genetic testing
mammogramcolonoscopy
Large intestine examination
brain scan · echocardiogram · prostate exam · bone density scan
- 3D mammogramMulti-angle breast cancer screening
- screening mammogramRoutine breast cancer detection x-ray
mammography, mammograms, mammographic, mammographies, mammographs