ultrasound

noun
UK: /ˈʌltrəsaʊnd/
US: /ˈʌltrəsaʊnd/

  1. A medical test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the inside of your body.

    1. The doctor used ultrasound to check the baby. [ ] [ ]
    2. An ultrasound scan confirmed that the patient had a healthy heart after the procedure [ ] [ ]

  2. Very high-frequency sound waves, used in medicine and industry.

    1. We used ultrasound to clean the jewelry. [ ] [ ]
    2. The engineers employed ultrasound technology to detect flaws within the metal structure. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sonogram ultrasonography
ultrasound verb

  1. To examine or treat with ultrasound.

    1. The doctor ultrasounded her abdomen. [ ] [ ]
    2. The physiatrist decided to ultrasound the affected area of his shoulder. [ ] [ ]
ultrasound adjective

  1. Relating to or using sound waves with a frequency above the upper limit of human hearing.

    1. The ultrasound device emitted a high-pitched sound. [ ] [ ]
    2. The laboratory employed ultrasound equipment for non-destructive testing purposes. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ultrasound" in English means: A medical test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the inside of your body., Very high-frequency sound waves, used in medicine and industry..

The phonetic transcription of "ultrasound" is /ˈʌltrəsaʊnd/ in British English and /ˈʌltrəsaʊnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ultrasound": sonogram, ultrasonography.

Example usage of "ultrasound": "The doctor used ultrasound to check the baby.". More examples on the page.