ultrasonography
1 of 1noun/ˌəlt.rə.sə.ˈnɑ:g.rə.fi/
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a medical imaging technique that uses sound waves to create real-time images for diagnostic purposes
Ultrasonography is a medical imaging technique that uses sound waves to create pictures of the inside of the body. During this procedure, a device called a transducer sends extremely fast sound waves into the body, and these waves bounce off tissues and organs. The returning sound waves are then captured and turned into images displayed on a screen. Ultrasonography is commonly used to examine organs, monitor pregnancies, and help certain medical procedures. It is a safe method that does not involve any surgery or needles and does not use radiation, making it a useful tool for evaluating various health conditions.
- My annual checkup used ultrasonography to assess my liver health.
- Ultrasonography is a safe and common way to examine various organs and tissues.
- The doctor used ultrasonography to confirm twins during my early pregnancy scan.
- I anxiously used ultrasonography every month to monitor my baby's growth.
- After my fall, the emergency room doctor used ultrasonography to check for internal injuries.
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