Mammography (noun)

1. The process or technique of using low-energy X-rays to examine the human breast for diagnosis and screening of breast diseases.
2. The examination of the breast by means of X-ray.

Origin:

From mamm(ary) + -graphy.

Examples:

1. The mammography revealed a lump in her breast.
2. Mammography is a screening tool to detect breast cancer early.
3. The mammography machine uses low-energy X-rays to create images of the breast.
4. The mammography technician trained to position the breast correctly for the X-ray.
5. Mammography is typically recommended for women over the age of 50.