ultrasound

• Substantivo que designa ondas sonoras de alta frequência, usadas em diagnóstico médico por imagem para visualizar estruturas internas do corpo, como órgãos ou o feto em desenvolvimento.

A noun referring to high-frequency sound waves used in medical imaging to create images of internal body structures, such as organs or a developing fetus.

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1. High-frequency soundB2formalscientific

   Sound waves with frequencies higher than the upper audible limit of human hearing, typically above 20,000 hertz.

   Ultrassom

   • Bats use ultrasound to navigate in the dark.
   • Ultrasound is used in industrial cleaning to remove dirt from delicate objects.
   • The device emits ultrasound waves to detect cracks in metal.

2. Medical imaging techniqueB1formalmedical

   A diagnostic imaging procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of internal body structures, often used to monitor fetal development or examine organs.

   Ultrassonografia

   • The doctor performed an ultrasound to check the baby's growth.
   • An abdominal ultrasound can help diagnose liver problems.
   • She had an ultrasound to examine her thyroid gland.

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