After your imaging exam, a radiologist reads the images and reports what they see to your referring doctor. You can use this dictionary to look up words in your report.

Enter a word in the search bar or look it up by letter. This dictionary is for educational purposes only. It should not be used for self-diagnosis or self-treatment. It is not a substitute for medical advice. Please talk to the doctor who ordered your exam if you have any questions about your report.

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There are currently 3 names in this directory beginning with the letter M.
M
mammographic asymmetry
an area in one breast that looks different from other areas in the same breast or the other breast
margin
the edge or border of tissue
motion artifact
a result when a patient moves during an imaging exam; it may show up as blurring, streaking or shading on the images and make it harder for radiologists to find diseases and injuries

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