mammothermography

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A test that uses a heat camera to find breast tumors

noun
/ˌmæməˌθɜrˈmɒɡrəfi/

Specialized

: mamotermografía

Mammothermography can detect breast tumors by identifying warmer areas on the skin.

Examples

Mammothermography is considered as a supplementary screening tool for early detection of breast cancer.
The clinic now offers mammothermography to patients who want a non-invasive breast examination.
Recent studies question the sensitivity of mammothermography compared to traditional mammography.
The clinic offers mammothermography as an alternative screening method.
Many women are considering mammothermography for early detection.
Mammothermography is a helpful tool in identifying potential breast tumors without radiation.
After discussing her options, she decided to try mammothermography for added peace of mind.

Surface Forms

mammothermography singular

mammothermographies plural

Morphology

mammothermography = thermography (transparent) = mammo + thermography + mammo

The meaning is directly built by adding the combining form 'mammo-' (breast) to 'thermography' yielding thermal imaging of the breast; the formation is clear though it's a specialized medical term.

Etymology

The word mammothermography combines parts: mamm(o) meaning 'breast', as in mammal, thermo meaning 'heat', as in thermometer, and -graphy meaning 'picture' or 'record'. So, mammothermography is a 'heat picture' of the breast used to find warmer areas that may be tumors.