noun
mammogram
Mammogram (noun) means an X-ray image of the breast used to detect early signs of breast cancer. Example: “Her doctor recommended a routine mammogram every two years.”
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An X-ray image of the breast used to detect early signs of breast cancer.
"If I had found out in 2010, when I had the mammogram, I would not have wanted preventive surgery because I hoped to have another child, and I wanted to breastfeed again."
— Hilary Osborne, I thought knowing I had the ‘cancer gene’ would cast a shadow over my life. Now I have it, I realise how wrong I was (2023)
"In a country where the equipment to perform mammograms is in short supply, the expertise of these examiners is crucial."
— Kamala Thiagarajan, Women who are blind play a critical role in identifying possible breast cancers (2024)
"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.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From "mammo-" (relating to the breast) plus "-gram" (a written or recorded image).
Rhymes for mammogram
program
ideogram
kilogram
hologram
monogram
sonogram
angiogram
reprogram
parallelogram
electrocardiogram
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Frequently asked questions
What does “mammogram” mean?
The word “mammogram” means an X-ray image of the breast used to detect early signs of breast cancer. In plain terms, a breast X-ray used for cancer screening.
How do you use “mammogram” in a sentence?
Here is “mammogram” used in a sentence: “Her doctor recommended a routine mammogram every two years.”
What part of speech is “mammogram”?
“Mammogram” is a noun.
Where does the word “mammogram” come from?
The word “mammogram” comes from Latin. From "mammo-" (relating to the breast) plus "-gram" (a written or recorded image).
