Ultrasound (Noun)

Meaning 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.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

• The doctor ordered an ultrasound to confirm the pregnancy and determine the due date.
• The patient was scheduled for an ultrasound to examine the gallbladder and surrounding tissue.
• The expectant mother had an ultrasound every few weeks to track the development of her baby.
• During the ultrasound, the technician used a special gel to improve the sound wave transmission.
• The veterinarian used an ultrasound to examine the injured animal's internal organs and assess the damage.

Synonyms

• Echography
• Sonography
• Ultrasonography

Hypernyms

• Tomography
• Imaging
• Prenatal Diagnosis

Hyponyms

• A-scan Ultrasonography
• B-scan Ultrasonography

Meaning ²

Very high frequency sound; used in ultrasonography.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

Related Words

• Ultrasonic (adjective)