Synonyms for

Ultrasound

Verb / ˌʌltrʌˈsaʊnd / Another word for ultrasound — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ultrasound is a medical test that uses high-frequency sound waves to capture images of the inside of the body.

Synonyms & similar words

sonography echography ultrasonography sonogram echography ultrasonography ultrasonogram echocardiogram echo sonar doppler sonography radiography imaging diagnostics scanning ultrasonometer

Synonyms by register

Formal

acoustic imaging echography sonography

Informal

scan imaging

Common collocations

  • ultrasound scan
  • ultrasound imaging
  • ultrasound waves
  • ultrasound machine
  • ultrasound therapy
  • ultrasound examination
  • medical ultrasound

Word family

noun ultrasound
adjective ultrasonic

Usage note

Ultrasound refers to sound waves with frequencies higher than the upper audible limit of human hearing. It is commonly used in medical imaging and therapy.

Example sentences

  1. The ultrasound showed that the baby was healthy.
  2. The doctor used an ultrasound to see inside the patient's stomach.
  3. An ultrasound can help detect problems with the heart.
  4. The technician applied gel to the patient's skin before performing the ultrasound.
  5. The ultrasound revealed a tumor on the patient's liver.

Quotes

  • An ultrasound can often pinpoint the location of a kidney stone.
  • I was nervous to get an ultrasound, but it didn't hurt at all.
  • The ultrasound showed a healthy heartbeat, and we were relieved.

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