ultrasound
[/ˈʌl.trə.saʊnd/]
nounmasculinepl: ultrasounds
ultrassom
1. Sound waves with frequencies above the upper limit of human hearing (typically above 20 kHz), used in medical imaging and other applications
The doctor used ultrasound to monitor the baby's development during pregnancy.
O médico usou ultrassom para monitorar o desenvolvimento do bebê durante a gravidez.
2. A medical imaging technique that uses ultrasonic waves to create images of internal body structures
She had an ultrasound scan to check her thyroid gland.
Ela fez um exame de ultrassom para verificar sua glândula tireoide.
3. The image or picture produced by ultrasonic scanning
The ultrasound clearly showed the baby's heartbeat.
O ultrassom mostrou claramente os batimentos cardíacos do bebê.
In Brazil, ultrasound (ultrassom) is a routine and widely accessible medical procedure, particularly common for prenatal care and general diagnostics. The term is used in both formal medical settings and casual conversation. In the USA, ultrasound is a standard diagnostic tool covered by most insurance plans and is fundamental to prenatal care.
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