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== BI-RADS ==

'''BI-RADS''' (pronounced /biː-rædz/), an acronym for '''Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System''', is a risk assessment and quality assurance tool developed by the [[American College of Radiology]]. It provides a standardized system for describing [[mammography]], [[ultrasound]], and [[magnetic resonance imaging]] findings in the breast, facilitating communication between radiologists and referring physicians.

=== Etymology ===

The term "BI-RADS" is derived from the full name, '''Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System'''. It was first introduced by the [[American College of Radiology]] in 1993 to standardize the interpretation and reporting of mammographic findings.

=== Related Terms ===

* [[Mammography]]: A specific type of imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine breasts.
* [[Ultrasound]]: An imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within your body.
* [[Magnetic Resonance Imaging]]: A type of imaging technology that uses magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within your body.
* [[American College of Radiology]]: A professional medical society dedicated to serving patients and society by empowering radiology professionals to advance the practice, science, and professions of radiological care.

=== Categories ===

[[Category:Medical terminology]]
[[Category:Radiology]]
[[Category:Breast imaging]]

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