mammography

n. X-ray examination of the breast used to detect abnormalities

Mammography is the process of using low-dose X-rays (usually around 0.7 mSv) to examine the human breast. It is used to look for different types of tumors and cysts. Mammography has been proven to reduce mortality from breast cancer. No other imaging technique has been shown to reduce risk, but self-breast examination (SBE) and physician examination are essential parts of regular breast care. In some countries routine (annual to five-yearly) mammography of older women is encouraged as a screening method to diagnose early breast cancer. Screening mammograms were first proven to save lives in research published by Sam Shapiro, Philip Strax and Louis Venet in 1966.
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Mammography is the study of the breast using x ray. The actual test is called a mammogram. There are two types of mammograms. [more]Mammography - Community and Resources

Noun
1. a diagnostic procedure to detect breast tumors by the use of X rays
(hypernym) diagnostic procedure, diagnostic technique

[mam-OG-ra-fee]
The use of x-rays to create a picture of the breast.