Mamma

Mamma

Mamma (/ˈmɑːmə/; from Latin mamma, "breast"), in medical terminology, refers to the breast. It is a term used in anatomy and physiology, often in the context of breast-related diseases and conditions.

Etymology

The term mamma originates from the Latin word mamma, which means "breast". This term is believed to be derived from the sound made by infants when nursing.

Related Terms

• Mammography: A diagnostic procedure that uses low-dose X-rays to examine the human breast.
• Mammoplasty: A group of surgical procedures aimed at changing the size, shape, or contour of the breast.
• Mammary gland: The milk-producing gland in women and other female mammals.
• Mastectomy: A surgical procedure to remove one or both breasts, usually performed to treat breast cancer.
• Mastitis: Inflammation of the breast tissue that results in breast pain, swelling, warmth, and redness.

See Also

• Breast cancer
• Breastfeeding
• Breast implant
• Breast reduction surgery

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Mamma
• Wikipedia's article - Mamma

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