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.
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