mammogram

American  

[mam-uh-gram] / ˈmæm əˌgræm /

noun

1. an x-ray photograph obtained by mammography.

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mammogram Scientific  

/ măm′ə-grăm′ /

1. An x-ray image of the human breast, used to detect tumors or other abnormalities.

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mammogram Cultural  

1. An x-ray of the breast, produced by mammography, that is used in screening for breast cancer.

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Etymology

Origin of mammogram

First recorded in 1935–40; mamm(a) ² + -o- + -gram ¹

Example Sentences

The amount of radiation used is small, akin to a mammogram, and the scans typically don’t need to be repeated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Two radiologists are required to read every mammogram, and patients are called back in for further tests where there is any dubiety - but still, 20% of cancers are missed.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

“Girls5eva,” if you’re unfamiliar, is not an old show, which means I’ve been unaware for most of my life how a mammogram actually works.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

But a longer investigation, such as a mammogram or scan, could have saved her life.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

This is important information because the chance of missing cancer on a mammogram rises with the level of density.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026