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ultrasound

/ˌʌlstreɪnˈsoʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does ultrasound mean?

noun

A high-frequency sound wave with a frequency higher than the upper audible limit of human hearing, used in medical imaging to produce images of structures within the body.

Example

"The doctor used an ultrasound to examine the baby in the womb."

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