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It will vary depending upon the thickness and density of the breast. Compression is extremely important to mammograms because it will spread out the tissue to create diagnostic images. Without compression, the tissue will overlap, creating the appearance of masses or irregularities in the tissue which could potentially be seen as dangerous or malignant, resulting in additional imaging studies, biopsies, etc.. Images without adequate compression will also be less crisp and clear. A good mammographer will inform the patient ahead of time that she can say when the pressure is to a point that she cannot stand more, and will stop adding compression at that time. Some women's breasts are more fibrous, so they may be more sensitive to compression.
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What does it mean when your breasts show thickness on a mammogram?
"Dense breasts" on a mammogram is a normal finding. A "thickness" on mammogram is not a typically used phrase; ask your health care provider to clarify what the results actually say.
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Pounds per Square Inch which is also used to measure the compression of the liquid in ultrasonics that is in pressure
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V76.12
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What is the neeed of extensometer?
it is used to measure the extension or compression in the object after it is subjected to tension or compression test it is used to measure the extension or compression in the object after it is subjected to tension or compression test
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Approximately 95,567,100 pounds
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Dynamic compression is also known as dynamic range compression. This compression is used mostly in DVDs and car CD and is used to compress or reduce the loud sounds on music tracks.
What diagnostic test that can detect breast mass as small as 1cm or less?
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A compression flange is used to connect a toilet to the sewer line.
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Compression shirts are used to keep you warm during the cold and cool in the heat.
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