| mammillitis | Inflammation of the nipple. Origin: L., mamilla, nipple, + G. -itis, inflammation (05 Mar 2000) |
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| mammitis | Synonym: mastitis. Origin: L. Mamma, breast, + G. -itis, inflammation (05 Mar 2000) |
| mammo- | The breasts. Compare: masto-. Origin: L. Mamma, breast (05 Mar 2000) |
| mammogram | <investigation> A special imaging examination of the breast using X-rays. The purpose of this test is to detect breast cancer early when lumps are less than 2 cm or smaller in size (most lumps are not felt by the hand when they are 1 cm or less in diameter). Currently, it is believed that there routine mammography is life saving in women over the age of 50 yrs, useful between 40 and 50 yrs and not normally recommended as a routine test for women under 40 yrs. (16 Dec 1997) |
| mammography | <investigation> The practice of taking diagnostic X-ray pictures of breasts to produce a mammogram. (16 Dec 1997) |
| mammology | <study> Mastology. See Mammalogy. Origin: Mamma. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| mammoplasty | Synonym: mammaplasty. Origin: mammo-+ G. Plastos, formed (05 Mar 2000) |
| mammose | <botany> Having the form of the breast; breast-shaped. Origin: L. Mammosus having large breasts, mamma breast. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| mammosomatotroph | A cell of the adenohypophysis that produces prolactin and somatotropin. (05 Mar 2000) |
| mammotest | <investigation> Biopsy (stereotactic) performed under mammography while breast is compressed and lesion is viewed by physician. Sample of lesion is removed using a large core needle and is then sent to lab to determine if it is benign or malignant. (09 Oct 1997) |
| mammoth | <zoology> An extinct, hairy, maned elephant (Elephas primigenius), of enormous size, remains of which are found in the northern parts of both continents. The last of the race, in Europe, were coeval with prehistoric man. Several specimens have been found in Siberia preserved entire, with the flesh and hair remaining. They were imbedded in the ice cliffs at a remote period, and became exposed by the melting of the ice. Origin: Russ. Mamont, mamant, fr. Tartar mamma the earth. Certain Tartar races, the Tungooses and Yakoots, believed that the mammoth worked its way in the earth like a mole. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| mammotomy | Synonym: mastotomy. Origin: mammo-+ G. Tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |
| mammotroph | An acidophilic cell of the adenohypophysis that produces prolactin. Synonym: prolactin cell. (05 Mar 2000) |
| mammotrophic | Having a stimulating effect upon the development, growth, or function of the mammary glands. Origin: mammo-+ G. Tropos, a turning (05 Mar 2000) |
| mammotrophin | An obsolete term for prolactin. (05 Mar 2000) |
| mammoplasty |
a general term for a cosmetic operation on the breasts; includes breast reduction, enlargement, and reconstruction after a mastectomy
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| mammogram |
The x-ray image of the breast produced with mammography.
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| mammography |
A low-dose x-ray examination of the breast that can spot cancers as small as a grain of table pepper.
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| mammary |
Pertaining to the breast.
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| mammillated |
With the protoconch rounded like a teat, or with dome-shaped protuberances on the shell surface.
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| mamm | a variety of mammoth |
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| mamm | very hairy mammoth common in colder portions of the northern hemisphere |
| mamm | extinct family: mastodons |
| mamm | informal terms for a mother |
| mamm | an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S. |