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| Describes the relative amount of different tissues present in the breast. A dense breast has less fat than glandular and connective tissue. Mammogram films of breasts with higher density are harder to read and interpret than those of less dense breasts. |
Previous Definitions: | BRCA2, breakthrough pain, breast, breast cancer, breast carcinoma in situ | Next Definitions: | breast duct endoscopy, Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System, breast implant, breast reconstruction, breast self-exam |
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