ultrasonic examination
[/ˌʌltrəˈsɒnɪk ɪɡˈzæmɪˈneɪʃən/]
nounpl: ultrasonic examinations
exame ultrassonográfico
1. A medical diagnostic procedure using high-frequency sound waves to create images of internal body structures for medical assessment
The doctor ordered an ultrasonic examination to check the baby's development during pregnancy.
O médico solicitou um exame ultrassonográfico para verificar o desenvolvimento do bebê durante a gravidez.
2. A non-invasive imaging technique used to visualize organs, tissues, and blood flow without radiation exposure
The ultrasonic examination revealed no abnormalities in the patient's liver.
O exame ultrassonográfico não revelou anormalidades no fígado do paciente.
In Brazil, 'ultrassom' is the everyday term used by the general population, while 'exame ultrassonográfico' is the formal medical terminology used by healthcare professionals. Prenatal ultrasounds are culturally significant in Brazilian healthcare and are commonly discussed among families. In Portugal, the term 'ecografia' is preferred in medical contexts. This examination is widely accessible and considered a standard non-invasive diagnostic tool across both Brazilian and Portuguese healthcare systems.
Related Idioms & Phrases
undergo an ultrasonic examination
schedule an ultrasonic examination
the results of the ultrasonic examination
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