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Ultrasound - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Ultrasound : (noun)
1: very high frequency sound; used in ultrasonography
2: 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 [syn:
sonography, ultrasonography]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Ultrasound : Ultrasound: High-frequency sound waves. Ultrasound waves can be bounced off of tissues using special devices. The echoes are then converted into a picture called a sonogram. Ultrasound
imaging, referred to as ultrasonography, allows physicians and patients to get an inside view of soft tissues and body cavities, without using invasive techniques. Ultrasound is often used to examine a
fetus during pregnancy. There is no convincing evidence for any danger from ultrasound during pregnancy.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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