2-dimensional mammography

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-000037",
  "term": "2-dimensional mammography",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "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-dimensional 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-D mammography.",
  "synonyms": [
    "2-D mammography"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/2-dimensional-mammography/"
}