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Mammography
Meaning: A low-dose X-ray technique used to image breast tissue for cancer screening.
In practice: Routine mammography every 2-3 years is recommended for women aged 50-70.
Word parts
- -graphy means recording or imaging
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Which word means: Partial or complete collapse of a lung or part of a lung.
Answer: Atelectasis
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Answer: Erosion
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