TechnologyJuly 16, 2026
mammography
/mæˈmɒɡrəfi/
Definition
A specialized medical imaging technique used to examine breast tissue, often for the early detection and diagnosis of disease.
Etymology
The word combines the Greek 'mamma' (breast) with '-graphy' (writing or recording). It emerged in the 20th century to describe the process of creating diagnostic X-ray images of the breast.
In the news
In this article, contrast-enhanced mammography is highlighted as one of the specific advanced imaging technologies being deployed across Catholic Health facilities to improve diagnostic capabilities.
GE HealthCare, Catholic Health strike 10-year, $500M technology partnership
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