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Mammography, also called mastography is the examination of the human breast for screening and diagnosis using low-energy x-rays. The goal being to detect cancer early via masses or\u00a0microcalcifications.<\/p>\n\n

A mammogram, which is an x-ray picture of the breast, is done by standing in front of a special x-ray machine. The, \u201c breasts are compressed between two firm surfaces to spread out the breast tissue.\u201d according to Mayo Clinic<\/a>, and black and white images are taken and displayed on a computer screen.<\/p>\n\n

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