2-D mammography
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-000036
A procedure that uses x-rays to take pictures of the inside of the breast. The pictures are usually taken from two different angles, and a computer or x-ray film is used to make 2-D pictures of the breast. 2-D mammography is used to check for breast cancer and other changes in the breast, such as abnormal lumps, cysts, or calcifications (calcium deposits). Also called 2-dimensional mammography.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-000036 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | 2-dimensional mammography |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A procedure that uses x-rays to take pictures of the inside of the breast. The pictures are usually taken from two different angles, and a computer or x-ray film is used to make 2-D pictures of the breast. 2-D mammography is used to check for breast cancer and other changes in the breast, such as abnormal lumps, cysts, or calcifications (calcium deposits). Also called 2-dimensional mammography.",
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