Galactography

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A type of x-ray examination used to evaluate breast fluid.

    "A newer technique, galactography, may sometimes be of value in locating ductal papillomas. Bloody nipple discharge suggests the need for galactography."

  2. 2
    The science of charting and mapping galaxies. uncountable

    "‘Galactography,’ said the mayor, ‘is our greatest enemy. Our admirals make no secret of our almost hopeless, strategic position.’"

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ductographyductography

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"A newer technique, galactography, may sometimes be of value in locating ductal papillomas. Bloody nipple discharge suggests the need for galactography."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From galacto- (“milk-related”) + -graphy (“something written or represented”). Circa 1930s.

Etymology 2

Either galactic + -graphy or blend of galactic + geography. Coined by American science fiction author Isaac Asimov in 1950 in the final installment of the novella "...And Now You Don't" (collected as part of Second Foundation).

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