ultrasonography
Noun 1. using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth or study bodily organs (synonym) sonography, ultrasound (hypernym) imaging, tomography | ||||
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Ultrasonography Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
ultrasonography
[UL-tra-son-OG-ra-fee]
A procedure in which high-energy sound waves (ultrasound) are bounced off internal tissues or organs and make echoes. The echo patterns are shown on the screen of an ultrasound machine, forming a picture of body tissues called a sonogram. Also called ultrasound.
[UL-tra-son-OG-ra-fee]
A procedure in which high-energy sound waves (ultrasound) are bounced off internal tissues or organs and make echoes. The echo patterns are shown on the screen of an ultrasound machine, forming a picture of body tissues called a sonogram. Also called ultrasound.
| Aids Glossary |
ultrasonography
a method of visualizing the internal parts of the body, or a fetus within the uterus, using sound waves.
a method of visualizing the internal parts of the body, or a fetus within the uterus, using sound waves.
| Macular Degeneration Glossary |
Ultrasonography (Ultrasound)
the use of sound waves to examine the eye and surrounding area for analysis of tumors, retinal detachments, or cataracts.
the use of sound waves to examine the eye and surrounding area for analysis of tumors, retinal detachments, or cataracts.
| Terms and Definitions |
Ultrasonography (ul-tra-son-OG-ra-fee)
An exam in which sound waves are bounced off tissues and the echoes are converted into a picture (sonogram).
An exam in which sound waves are bounced off tissues and the echoes are converted into a picture (sonogram).
Ultrasonography Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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ultrasonography
ultrasonography
n : using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth [syn: sonography, ultrasound]
ultrasonography
n : using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth [syn: sonography, ultrasound]
Ultrasonography Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Medical ultrasonography
Medical ultrasonography (sonography) is an ultrasound-based diagnostic imaging technique used to visualize muscles and internal organs, their size, structures and possible pathologies or lesions. Obstetric sonography is commonly used during pregnancy and is widely recognized by the public. There are a plethora of diagnostic and therapeutic applications practiced in medicine.
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