PsychologyAugust 11, 2026

mammogram

MAM-uh-gram

Definition

A low-dose X-ray examination of the breasts used to detect and diagnose breast disease.

Etymology

The word is a combination of 'mammo-' from the Latin 'mamma' (breast) and '-gram' from the Greek 'gramma' (something written or drawn), reflecting the imaging process used in the procedure.

In the news

The article highlights the life-saving importance of mammograms, noting that Sarah Wynn used her platform to encourage women to get tested after the age for self-referrals was lowered to 40.

Napanee’s Sarah Wynn opens up about cancer battle, encourages women in their 40s to get checked

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