Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ultrassom
Noun
/ˈʌltrəˌsɔːnd/
Definition
Ultrasound
Examples
- Doctors often order an ultrassom to monitor the development of a fetus during pregnancy.
- The ultrassom revealed details about the patient’s internal organs that were not visible on other imaging tests.
- In addition to medical purposes, ultrassom can also be used for industrial inspections.
Meaning
A technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of structures within the body, often used in medical imaging.
Synonyms
- Sonogram
- Ultrasound scan
- Echo