1 the process of wearing away or wearing down by friction. 2 the physiological wearing away of the teeth such as from normal mastication, grinding, bruxism, premature contacts, or abnormal tooth structures. See abrasion, abfraction, erosion.
The NHS breast screening programme uses breast X-rays (mammograms) to screen all women in the UK aged 50 to 70 who are registered with a GP. They are sent an invitation to go for screening every 3 years.Women older than 70 can make their own appointment for screening at their local breast screening unit. In England, the breast screening programme is expanding the screening age from 47 to 73.hey are sent an invitation to go for screening every 3 years. Women older than 70 can make their own appointment for screening at their local breast screening unit. In England, the breast screening programme is expanding the screening age from 47 to 73.
Women with an average risk of breast cancer should undergo regular screening mammography starting at age 45. Women who are 45 to 54 years should be screened annually. Women who are 55 and older should transition to biennial screening [screening every 2 years] or have the opportunity to continue screening annually.