macrocalcification

Definition / meaning of macrocalcification

A small deposit of calcium in the breast that cannot be felt but can be seen on a mammogram. It is usually caused by aging, an old injury, or inflamed tissue and is usually not related to cancer.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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