noun
mammogram
noun
1
An X-ray image of the breast used to detect early signs of breast cancer.
"Her doctor recommended a routine mammogram every two years."
How to Use Mammogram
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA breast X-ray used for cancer screening.
Word Forms
mammograms plural
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Etymology
From "mammo-" (relating to the breast) plus "-gram" (a written or recorded image).