ultrasound scan
nounfemininetécnico/ɛkuɣɾɐˈfiɐ/medium
e·co·gra·fi·a
Definition
A diagnostic imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within the body.
The doctor ordered an ultrasound scan to examine her liver.
A prenatal ultrasound scan shows the baby's development.
Common collocations
abdominal ultrasoundpregnancy ultrasoundto have an ultrasoundultrasound machine
Etymology
Do grego 'oikos' (casa, eco) + 'graphia' (escrita, descrição), através do francês 'échographie'.