NCIt definition : A type of radiography used specifically to examine breast tissue. The procedure utilizes
a low-dose of x-rays or radiation to generate an image. A mammography exam or mammogram,
is used as a screening tool to detect early breast cancer in women experiencing no
symptoms and to detect and diagnose breast disease.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: A type of radiography used specifically to examine breast tissue. The procedure
utilizes a low-dose of x-rays or radiation to generate an image.; NCI-GLOSS: The use of film or a computer to create a picture of the breast.;