What is a mammography?

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  1. Brigham and Women's Hospital
     
    Brigham and Women's Hospital answered:
    Mammography, a plain-film x-ray technique, is designed for breast examinations. The breast is placed on a film and gently pressed. The compression, although uncomfortable, greatly improves the visibility of abnormalities. Mammography, as a screening tool, has been found to save many lives.
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    Mammography, a plain-film x-ray technique, is designed for breast examinations. The breast is placed on a film and gently pressed. The compression, although uncomfortable, greatly improves the visibility of abnormalities. Mammography, as a... More