ultrasound
noun/ˈʌltrəˌsaʊnd/
Frequency rank: #7,612 most common English word
Meaning
sound waves at a frequency too high for humans to hear, used in medical imaging.
Example sentence
The doctor used ultrasound to check the baby's development in the womb.
Synonyms & related words
- sonogram
- scan
- imaging
- echography
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