ultrasound

Meanings

• Noun

  A diagnostic imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the inside of the body.

  - "The ultrasound revealed that the baby was developing normally."
  - "The doctor used ultrasound to diagnose the patient's liver condition."

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Antonyms

infrasound

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Variants

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ultrasound , ultrasounds

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'ultra' meaning 'beyond' and 'sonus' meaning 'sound'.

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Trivia

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1. The first ultrasound was performed in 1942 by Dr. Ian Donald.

2. Ultrasound is used in various fields, including cardiology, radiology, and obstetrics.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sonogram: An ultrasound image or recording.

2. Doppler ultrasound: A type of ultrasound that uses the reflection of sound waves off moving objects to measure their velocity.

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Culture

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Ultrasound is a commonly used diagnostic tool in medicine, particularly during pregnancy to monitor fetal development. It has revolutionized prenatal care and has been used in literature and art to depict the miracle of childbirth.

How to Memorize "ultrasound"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a doctor holding a wand-like device on your abdomen and moving it around to capture images of the inside of your body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ultrasound' with 'pregnancy' and 'diagnostic imaging'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Ultra sounds beyond, deep inside the body.

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