ultrasound
noun
ul·tra·sound
ˈəl-trə-ˌsau̇nd 
plural ultrasounds
1
: vibrations of the same physical nature as sound but with frequencies above the range of human hearing
2
: the diagnostic or therapeutic use of ultrasound and especially a noninvasive technique involving the formation of a two-dimensional image used for the examination and measurement of internal body structures and the detection of bodily abnormalities
called also sonography, ultrasonography
3
: a diagnostic examination using ultrasound
The patient was scheduled for an abdominal ultrasound.
prenatal ultrasounds
Examples of ultrasound in a Sentence
They used ultrasound to examine his heart.
She had an ultrasound exam this morning.
She had an ultrasound this morning.
She showed me an ultrasound of her unborn baby.
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The line also recently took delivery of ultrasound devices.
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Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
Along with snapshots of her recent ultrasound, Blanchard also added photos of her pregnancy style to her Instagram on Tuesday.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
This may involve a physical exam, urinalysis, and imaging studies like an abdominal ultrasound, X-ray, or computed tomography (CT) scan.17
Differential Diagnosis
There are many conditions commonly explored in the differential diagnosis of kidney stones, some of which are far more serious.
—Jay N. Yepuri, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
It was found that the animals would usually sniff the air immediately after making each ultrasound vocalization (USV).
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2024
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Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
Along with snapshots of her recent ultrasound, Blanchard also added photos of her pregnancy style to her Instagram on Tuesday.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
This may involve a physical exam, urinalysis, and imaging studies like an abdominal ultrasound, X-ray, or computed tomography (CT) scan.17
Differential Diagnosis
There are many conditions commonly explored in the differential diagnosis of kidney stones, some of which are far more serious.
—Jay N. Yepuri, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
It was found that the animals would usually sniff the air immediately after making each ultrasound vocalization (USV).
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Ultrasound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultrasound. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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ultrasound
noun
ul·tra·sound
ˈəl-trə-ˌsau̇nd
1
: ultrasonic vibrations
2
: the use of ultrasound for medical diagnosis or treatment and especially a technique involving the formation of a two-dimensional image used for examining internal body structures and detecting abnormalities in the body
Medical Definition
ultrasound
1 of 2 noun
ul·tra·sound
ˈəl-trə-ˌsau̇nd
1
: vibrations of the same physical nature as sound but with frequencies above the range of human hearing compare infrasound
2
: the diagnostic or therapeutic use of ultrasound and especially a noninvasive technique involving the formation of a two-dimensional image used for the examination and measurement of internal body structures and the detection of bodily abnormalities
called also echography, sonography, ultrasonography
3
: a diagnostic examination using ultrasound
ultrasound
2 of 2 adjective
: of, relating to, performed by, using, or specializing in ultrasound
an ultrasound technician
ultrasound imaging
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