ultrasound

noun

Meaning

High-frequency sound waves used to create images of internal body structures or to treat tissues.

Examples

She scheduled an ultrasound to check the health of her developing fetus.
Physical therapists often use ultrasound to reduce inflammation in injured muscles.

Synonyms: sonogram, ultrasonography

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ultrasound

noun

Pronunciation: ˈʌltrəˌsaʊnd

Definition

High-frequency sound waves used to create images of internal body structures or to treat tissues.

Examples

She scheduled an ultrasound to check the health of her developing fetus.
Physical therapists often use ultrasound to reduce inflammation in injured muscles.
The technician performed an abdominal ultrasound to examine the patient's liver.

Synonyms of ultrasound

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