b-scan ultrasonography
noun
Pronunciation: ˌbiːˈskæn ˌʌltrəˌsɒnˈɒɡrəfi
Definition
A diagnostic imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create a two-dimensional cross-sectional view of internal body structures, commonly used in ophthalmology to examine the eye when the interior cannot be seen directly.
Examples
The b-scan ultrasonography confirmed the presence of a retinal detachment.
Doctors often order a b-scan ultrasonography when a dense cataract prevents a clear view of the fundus.
Unlike standard A-scan measurements, b-scan ultrasonography provides a detailed visual map of the ocular anatomy.
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