| Mammo | mammogram, mammography |
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| mammo- | The breasts. Compare: masto-. Origin: L. Mamma, breast (05 Mar 2000) |
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| 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) |
| mammotropic factor | <protein> Pituitary lactogenic hormone (23 kD) Synthesised on endoplasmic reticulum bound ribosomes as preprolactin that has an N terminal signal peptide that is cleaved from the mature form. The conversion of preprolactin to prolactin has been much used as an assay for membrane insertion. (18 Nov 1997) |
| mammotropic hormone | <protein> Pituitary lactogenic hormone (23 kD) Synthesised on endoplasmic reticulum bound ribosomes as preprolactin that has an N terminal signal peptide that is cleaved from the mature form. The conversion of preprolactin to prolactin has been much used as an assay for membrane insertion. (18 Nov 1997) |
Synonyms : Mammographies
| mammogram |
X-ray film of the soft tissue of the breast
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| mammography |
a diagnostic procedure to detect breast tumors by the use of X rays
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| Mammotome |
A device that uses a computer-guided probe to perform breast biopsies. A Mammotome biopsy can be done on an outpatient basis with a local anesthetic, removes only a small amount of healthy tissue, and doesn t require sutures (stitches) because the incision is very small.
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| 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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| Mammo | X-ray film of the soft tissue of the breast |
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| Mammo | a diagnostic procedure to detect breast tumors by the use of X rays |
| Mammo | (New Testament) a personification of wealth and avarice as an evil spirit |
| Mammo | wealth regarded as an evil influence |
| Mammo | any of numerous extinct elephants widely distributed in the Pleistocene |
| Mammo | so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth |
| Mammo | a national park in Kentucky having a large cavern and an underground river |
| Mammo | the use of thermography to detect breast tumors (which appear as hot spots) |
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