The use of the differential reflection of waves with frequencies beyond the range of human hearing to produce images for medical diagnostic purposes, frequencies ranging from 1.6 to about 10 MHz.
Imaging technique that uses sound waves to make a picture of tissue.
a method of taking a picture of the fetus using sound waves.
a technique for visualizing the fetus in the uterus which allows for estimating the size of the fetus and for detecting fetal abnormalities. Also used to follow the growth of ovarian follicles during infertility therapy (can be done abdominally or vaginally).
High-frequency sound vibrations used in some types of Catheter Ablation.
A process used to measure fat thickness and rib-eye area in swine and cattle. The machine sends sound waves into the back of the animal and records these waves as they bounce off the tissues. Different wavelengths are recorded for fat than for lean. Also used to diagnose pregnancy.
High frequency sound waves that can be used painlessly, safely, and without radiation, to view the internal portions of the body.
An imaging procedure like radar, but using high frequency sound waves; used for diagnosis (and, by physical therapists, in a different energy band, for treatment). See also: transvaginal ultrasound
uses sound above the range of human hearing for either navigation or communication or both
High-frequency sound vibrations, not audible to the human ear, used in medical diagnosis.
a sonic wave sent through the body partly reflected back by tissues and used to build up an image of different organs
a painless, harmless test that uses sound waves to produce images of the organs and structures of the body on a screen. Also called sonography.
A treatment that converts sound wave to heat in the tissue. It's therapeutic use decreases pain, increases circulation and expedites healing.
A procedure that uses sound waves to create a moving image of internal organs, used to diagnosis infertility as well as other problems. During pregnancy, ultrasound is routinely used to monitor the health and development of the fetus.
High-frequency sound vibrations that cannot be heard by a human ear and are used in medical diagnosis. In pediatric cardiology, one use of ultrasound includes echocardiography, which gives a picture of the heart and how it functions. In obstetrics, ultrasound is used to monitor the development and well-being of the fetus.
a non-invasive imaging method involving the use of sound waves which will form a two-dimensional image when bounced off of structures (e.g. organs, a fetus) inside the body.[close window
High frequency sound waves used to visualize prenatal children in real time for medical diagnostic purposes. Opposed by abortionmongers as a means to dissuade women from having their prenatal children destroyed. Sometimes used as part of a search and destroy policy to commit femicide or other gender cleansing or as part of some other prenatal child-killing program.
a diagnostic imaging technique where echoes of high frequency sound waves produce a picture of body tissues.
A procedure using sound waves to measure certain portions or detect abnormalities within the eye.
High frequency sound waves are used that bounce off tissues and produce echo. The echoes are then converted to pictures and viewed on a video screen. This is a noninvasive technique that can distinguish between solid tumor and cyst containing fluid.
High-frequency sound waves used for medical diagnosis and treatment. In an ultrasound scan (or sonogram), sound waves reflected by internal organs produce computer-enhanced images. Ultrasound is also used to treat prostate enlargement. See "Transurethral Ultrasound."
a diagnostic procedure that uses sound waves to record pictures of internal organs.
sound waves with a frequency above the audible range.
Procedure to create an image of various organs in the body by sending out high-frequency sound waves, which get reflected by the internal structures.
Use of high-pitched sound waves to produce pictures of internal organs on a screen for diagnostic purposes. back
The process of sending high-frequency sound waves into the body and measuring their reflection. The result is translated into a picture.
A painless method for the visualization of the shape of various tissues and organs in the body using sound waves at very high frequencies. Ultrasound has different velocities in tissues that differ in their density and elasticity from one another.
(aka Sonogram) - a test which outlines the shape of specific organs in the body by the use of sound waves rather than x-ray.
A test that bounces sound waves off tissues and internal organs and changes the echoes into pictures (sonograms). Sound waves of a very high frequency, higher than the human ear can hear. Ultrasound can be used to examine structures within the body by using an ultrasound scan. If ultrasound is directed at the body, it is reflected back differently by different types of tissue. In an ultrasound scan, these differences are measured and used to build up pictures of structures inside the body. Ultrasound scans are useful in diagnosing cancer.
A technique using sound that cannot be heard by the human ear to create pictures that outline the shape of various organs and tissues inside the body.
a procedure that uses silent sound waves to create pictures of your kidney. An ultrasound may be used after transplant surgery to ensure your transplanted kidney is working. UNOS - United Network for Organ Sharing ( UNOS). This organization ensures that all patients have a fair chance to receive the organ they need. UNOS matches organ donors with recipients and manages the list for those awaiting cadaveric transplant.
The use of high-frequency sound waves to create images of internal body structures.
medical visualization of the inside of the body using ultrasonic waves vascular disorders -- disorders of the veins and/or arteries
A form of physical therapy in which deep heat is applied to an injured area using sound waves that are outside the normal range of human hearing. Ultrasound treatments require special equipment and professional supervision.
A test using ultrasonic waves to create an image of the inside of an object. (Basic Science/sound/ultrasound.htm)
Ultrasound spa treatments use low-frequency sound waves to promote subcutaneous rejuvenation by causing friction beneath the surface of the skin. This technique is employed in several areas of spa aesthetics, from facials to cellulite reduction. Many spa professionals claim that ultrasound treatments tend to be even more effective and efficient than similar treatments without ultrasound.
Prenatal medical procedure using high-frequency sound waves to detect the outline of a fetus, judge gestational age, detect multiple pregnancies, detect abnormalities or death of the fetus, and determine whether the pregnancy is progressing normally. (73)
use of ultra high frequency sound waves to image internal organs and structures (e.g. a baby in the womb).
an imaging technique that uses high frequency sound waves and their echoes. The technique is similar to the echolocation used by bats, whales and dolphins, as well as sonar used by submarines.
Technique used to view the follicles in the ovaries or the fetus in the uterus. See also Vaginal Ultrasound.
High-frequency sound waves that can be bounced off of tissue using special devices. The echoes are then converted into a picture allowing for an inside view of soft tissues and body cavities without using invasive techniques.
Is the use of electronic waves to detect abnormalities including rupture of breast implants.
a test that uses sound waves to outline different organs and tissues in the body. These sound waves are sent to the area being tested and a picture is made as the sound returns to the machine.
An imaging method that uses sound waves of extremely high frequency. Ultrasound is non-ionizing and is often used for imaging during pregnancy. Image resolution however is poor and the technique is very operator-dependent. Ultrasound can also be used therapeutically for the destruction of kidney or gall stones.
A procedure using high-frequency sound waves to scan a woman's abdomen, producing a picture (sonogram) of the baby and the placenta
A painless diagnostic procedure that transforms high-frequency sound waves as they travel through body tissue and fluid into images on a TV-like screen; it enables the physician to clearly identify structures within the body and to guide instruments during certain procedures. Ultrasound is also used to diagnose a clinical pregnancy.
A technique in which high-frequency sound waves are bounced off internal organs and the echo pattern is converted into a 2 dimensional picture of the structures beneath the transducer
A non-invasive test that uses sound waves (similar to sonar) to visualize internal body structures.
a diagnostic tool used to get a picture of the heart or other structures within the body.
Non-invasive visualization technique which passes sound waves through the body to assess the size and shape of organs; especially useful in diagnosing ovulatory problems and in monitoring follicular development during infertility therapy. Ultrasound can be done both abdominally or vaginally.
an imaging modality, sometimes called a sonogram, that visualizes internal structures by recording the pulsating “echoes” of harmless and painless sound waves that are directed to a specific area of the body. These high frequency sound waves are transmitted through a transducer, which is a device that converts them into electrical impulses. A computer converts the electrical impulses into images that are displayed onto a monitor and recorded so that a radiologist can view them and interpret the results.
It is the application of ultrasonic waves to therapy or diagnostics, as in imaging of internal structures.
use of ultrasonic waves for diagnosis or treatment.
A non-invasive imaging method using high sound frequencies that allows views of internal organs, blood flow, and tissues.
A technique that uses high frequency sound waves to form an image of the inside of the body
(Sonogram) A diagnostic instrument that uses sound waves which reflect off the fetus and are transformed into an image on a TV-type monitor.
a test that uses sound waves (not radiation or x-rays) to look at internal organs or a pregnancy.
Therapeutic treatment using high-frequency sound waves administered in region of soft tissue injuries.
a technique of visualizing the interior of the body, including the genital tract, using sound-wave emissions.
A technique used in ART for visualizing the follicles in the ovaries, the gestational sac, or the fetus.
using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth or study bodily organs
a device which emits sound waves when the transducer is placed on the lower abdomen
a diagnostic or screening procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to create a picture of internal body structures, such as a developing fetus
an easy, quick, safe, painless, and exact way to confirm your pregnancy
an electronic instrument that sends out ultrasonic waves from an attached device called a probe
an image created with sound waves
an image of the urinary tract created by sound waves
a painless and safe procedure used by the physician to view the developing eggs
a painless diagnostic procedure, and, unlike x-rays, no radiation is involved
a painless procedure that results in a picture of the uterus
a painless test in which sound waves are used to visualize the liver and related structures
a painless test that can provide a lot of information and I think should be able to identify gallstones
a painless way to see what is going on inside your body
a prenatal exam done in your doctor, or midwife's office or a hospital, using high frequency sound waves
a procedure that uses high frequency sound waves instead of x-rays to create an image
a recommended method of helping with arthritis pain reduction in an easy, arthritis painless manner
a simple and safe imaging examination that uses sound waves to produce pictures that look at different parts of the body
a special x-ray test that uses sound waves
a test in which sound waves are directed into the body, and the echoes they make are used to make a picture of the internal structures
a test that uses sound waves to find gallstones
a test that uses sound waves to find the aneurysm
a test that uses sound waves to visualize structures inside the body
a test using sound waves to show pictures of your gallbladder on a TV-like screen
a very hi-tech, very expensive machine that uses sound waves to look inside your scrotum and take snapshots
diagnostic imaging using sound waves. Most often used to evaluate fetuses in utero, but also used for evaluation of the brain and other organs.
A technique using high-frequency sound to image internal organs and tissue, non-invasively.
A diagnostic tool for non-invasive imaging of the internal organs.
Ultrasound is the use of sound with a frequency higher than 20,000 Hz to obtain images for medical diagnostic purposes.
A test using sound waves to form an image of an area or blood vessel.
A picture of internal organs produced by high frequency sound waves viewed as an image on a monitor screen; used to monitor growth of follicles or a fetus and to retrieve eggs. Ultrasound can be performed abdominally or vaginally.
B-Scan ultrasound is a device used for evaluation structures that cannot be seen directly. High frequency sound waves are reflected by eye tissues and orbital structures and are converted into electric pulses, which are displayed as bright spots on a black background. It provides a cross-sectional view of tissues. Unilateral RB A child with unilateral RB has tumor only in one eye. In most cases, unilateral RB is not hereditary. However, 15% of children with unilateral RB do have the hereditary form of RB and so each of their children will have a 50% chance of developing RB.
Inaudible sound in the frequency range of approximately 20,000 to 10 billion cycles per second. Ultrasound has different velocities in tissues that differ in density and elasticity from others. This property permits the use of ultrasound in outlining the shape of various tissues and organs in the body. Use of ultrasound for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes requires special equipment.
A noninvasive, inexpensive technique used to evaluate internal organs and blood vessels using sound waves.
A procedure in which sound waves are passed through the body and converted into an image to assess the size and shape of the reproductive organs; especially useful in diagnosing ovulatory problems and in monitoring follicular development
A noninvasive procedure that outlines various tissues and organs; often performed at about 18-28 weeks to verify a baby's gestational age and to reveal any physical abnormalities.
sound waves of extremely high frequency which reflect off body structures to create a picture. Can also be used as a form of medical treatment to break up kidney stones.
Ultrasound is the use of sound waves to obtain a medical image or picture of various organs and tissues in the body. It is a painless and safe procedure. Ultrasound produces very precise images of soft tissue (heart, blood vessels, uterus, bladder, etc.) and reveals internal motion such as heartbeat and blood flow. It can detect diseased or damaged tissues, locate abnormal growths and identify a wide variety of changing conditions including fetal development, which enables our physicians to make a quick and accurate diagnosis. Typical applications include cardiology, gynecological, abdominal, etc. (definition provided by St. Joseph Regional Medical Center web site.)
An imaging method in which high-frequency sound waves are used to outline a part of the body.Visceral: Relating to the internal organs, such as the gut/intestines or bladder.
use of sound waves to create images of the internal organs of the body.
The use of sound waves to image the underlying structures of the body. Ultrasonic waves are reflected differently depending on the type of tissue they pass through, aiding the detection of abnormal tissues. See also: X-Ray See also: Magnetic-Resonance-Imaging (MRI) See also: Computed-Tomography (CT-Scan)
prenatal test using sound waves to create a picture of the developing fetus. Ultrasound can measure growth and examine body structures such as the heart and spine.
A test used for diagnosis and assessment. Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create a picture of the structures inside the body.
Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to penetrate the body. By measuring echos caused when these soundwaves reflect back from internal structures, an image can be built up. The image shows a baby after twelve weeks of pregnancy.
A test which uses sound waves to examine organs.
A test in which sound waves are used to examine or view the internal organs or fetus.
High frequency sound waves. A non-invasive technique for visualising the follicles in the ovaries and the gestational sac or fetus in the uterus. Can be performed either transabdominal or transvaginal.
A diagnostic technique which uses sound waves to produce an image of internal body structures.
A quick and painless procedure that uses soundwaves to create a picture of the uterus and other organs on a video screen.
utilizes inaudible sound waves, which bounce off internal organs and create a picture of the internal body. Externally an ultrasound device is placed on the abdomen, which is referred to a transabdominal ultrasound. Internally an endoscope is inserted into the body via the mouth to the small intestine, known as endoscopic ultrasound.
High-frequency sound vibrations used to create images that help in medical diagnosis. Echocardiography, which shows a picture of the heart, and the Doppler test, which analyzes blood flow, both use ultrasound.
High-frequency sound waves. Ultrasound waves can be bounced off of tissues using special devices. The echoes are then converted into a picture called a sonogram. The ultrasound imaging, allows physicians and patients to get an inside view of soft tissues and body cavities, without using invasive techniques
During this painless procedure, sound waves produce an image. A wand (transducer) is rubbed over the skin.
High frequency low energy sound vibrations passed through tissues to determine and present as a visual display the location and size of areas within the body.
Using high-frequency sound waves to show visual outlines of internal body structures (e.g., fat thickness, rib-eye area, and pregnancy can be predicted). The machine sends sound waves into the animal and records these waves as they bounce off the tissues. Different wavelengths are recorded for fat and lean.
technique using sound waves for visualising the follicles in the ovaries and the fetus in the uterus, allowing the estimation of size.
medical imaging technique that uses high frequency sound waves and their echoes in order to visualize anatomy. Doppler ultrasound can measure blood flow characteristics as well as anatomy and gives valuable vascular information quickly and without radiation.
High frequency sound waves used to produce images of body tissue. Two special types of ultrasound examinations are used to evaluate people with colon and rectal cancer. The endorectal ultrasound uses a special transducer that can be inserted directly into the rectum. This test is used to see how far a rectal cancer may have penetrated and whether it has spread to nearby organs or tissues. The intraoperative ultrasound is done after the surgeon has opened the abdominal cavity. It is used for detecting colorectal cancer that may have spread to the liver.
Special sound waves that can be used to provide images of an organ such as the bladder.
The use of sound waves to create pictures of the fetus and placenta.
Ultrasound is very high-pitched sound. It has a frequency which is above the audible range. Ultrasound
High-frquency sound waves used for medical diagnosis and treatment. An ultrasound scan (sonogram) is sound waves reflected off internal organs to produce computer-enhanced pictures of the bladder, prostate, and urethra.
Mechanical sound energy at a frequency of more than 20,000Hz. This can be used therapeutically to treat soft tissue injuries or diagnostically to produce an image of soft tissue injuries. Valgus An anatomical description of a body part which is angled away from the mid line of the body. A Valgus knee position is commonly called the 'knock kneed' position.
Uses sound waves, much like porpoises use to communicate with one another under water. Sound is bounced off solid objects, such as organs, through a water medium, creating a picture.
A technique for imaging internal structures of the body by measuring and recording the reflection of pulsed or continuous high-frequency sound waves.
a noninvasive diagnostic technique that records pictures of body tissues and organs though the echoes of high-frequency sound waves.
high frequency sound waves which can be used to visualize the uterus, the placenta, the amniotic fluid, the fetus, and many other structures.
Sound and mechanical frequencies beyond the range of audible frequencies. Used for imaging purposes without having to use X-Ray.
A method of taking pictures of body organs such as the brain, kidney or liver.
Investigation using sound waves to make a picture of the womb and ovaries appear on a television screen. Ultrasound is used in monitoring egg development and in egg collection.
A non-invasive type of study that uses inaudible sound waves to highlight tissues with varying densities. This mode of study can be used to outline various tissues and organs in the body. Often used along with a Doppler or duplex study, which can be used to show direction and velocity of blood flow.
A technique for visualizing the follicles in the ovaries and fetus in the uterus. It is useful for evaluation of the follicles, endometrium, uterus, and for evaluation of fetal growth and viability (heart motion).
a test which uses sound waves to create pictures of the tissues and internal organs of the body. It is helpful in determining if a breast lump is solid tissue or contains fluid.
Use of high-frequency sound waves for diagnosis and treatment.
diagnostic imaging procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to create a picture of internal body structures on a video screen.
A type of test in which sound waves too high to hear are aimed at a structure to produce an image of it.
a way to create pictures of parts of the body using high frequency sound waves.
A technique for finger image capture that uses acoustic waves to measure the density of a finger image pattern.
A test that bounces sound waves off tissues and internal organs and changes the echoes into pictures (sonograms). Tissues of different densities reflect sound waves differently.
a diagnostic imaging technique which uses high-frequency sound waves and a computer to create images of blood vessels, tissues, and organs. Ultrasounds are used to view internal organs as they function, and to assess blood flow through various vessels.
A radiographic image of the internal organs, usually used in determining the health of a developing fetus.
This technique uses sound waves to make pictures of the body organs. Since no ionizing radiation (X-rays) are used, it is ideal for looking at pregnant women and their fetuses, but also has many other uses. It is often used for the neck, abdomen, pelvis, and soft tissues including blood vessels in the arms and legs.
A diagnostic test that uses sound waves to create images of organs and other areas inside the body.
A device that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce a picture of the fetus in utero umbilical cord The structure that connects the baby’s bloodstream to the mother’s
Ultrasound or ultrasonography is a medical imaging technique that uses high frequency sound waves and their echoes. The ultrasound machine transmits high-frequency sound pulses into your body using a probe. The sound waves travel into your body and hit a boundary between tissues (e.g. between fluid and soft tissue, soft tissue and bone). Some of the sound waves get reflected back to the probe, while some travel on further until they reach another boundary a get reflected. The reflected waves are picked up by the probe and relayed to the machine. The machine calculates the distance from the probe to the tissue or organ (boundaries) using the speed of sound in tissue and the time of each of the echo's return. The machine displays the distances and intensities of the echoes on the screen, forming a two dimensional image.
Sound waves having a frequency 20,000 cycles per second (i.e., above the audible range). For medical diagnostic purposes, ultrasound frequencies in the range of millions of cycles per second (MHz) are used.
Medical process, which takes images or pictures using special sound waves, that are used to examine organs inside the body without the need to make cuts or incisions
Also called sonogram. A technique using sound waves to visualize the uterus and ovaries, a fetus in the uterus, or the growth of ovarian follicles during infertility treatment.
Ultrasonic sound is used to outline the shape of and/or to pinpoint various bodily organs and tissues for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
A non-invasive X-ray that allows clinicians to see and evaluate internal organs and blood vessels.
An imaging method in which high-frequency sound waves are used to outline a part of your body. The procedure can be done to any part of the body - the presence, progression or regression of a tumor or infection can be monitored this way.
A procedure in which high frequency sound waves are used to detect abnormalities in the body.
A diagnostic test that uses sound waves to image tissues and organs.
1) Diagnostic ultrasound A technique which uses ultrasonic waves to image internal structures. 2) Therapeutic ultrasound a therapy to create heat and stimulate healing.
a diagnostic tool used to measure high-frequency sound vibrations.
A test procedure using high frequency sound waves sent into your body to produce an image of what is there. Not used as frequently in cancer diagnosis as it once was.
Diagnostic test where inaudible sound waves are used to outline organs and tissue in the body.
The use of sound waves to confirm the presence or absence of a mass and to tell whether it is solid or fluid filled.
The use of high frequency sound waves to create an image of the inside of the body. Involves spreading a thin coating of jelly over an area of the skin, then bouncing high frequency sound waves through the skin onto internal organ.
technique that uses sound waves to visualize internal structures, often used to see a developing baby in a pregnant woman or to examine internal structures
Scan using sound waves to build up a picture of the inside of the body. A gel is put on the skin and a microphone passed back and forth over the area to be scanned. A computer converts the reflected sound waves into a picture on the screen.
Another name for Sonogram
Also called sonography or ultrasonography, this extremely accurate diagnostic procedure uses sound waves to produce images of "soft tissues" which cannot be duplicated with x-ray. As sound waves pass into the body, they are reflected back as they strike various organs. A hand-held instrument called a Transducer receives and interprets the reflected signal. Transducers are placed inside the body for some exams, such as the endovaginal test where a transducer slightly larger than a tampon is inserted into the vagina. There is usually no discomfort whatsoever during an ultrasound procedure.
Also called echography, sonography or ultrasonography. A probe on the skin uses sound waves to create a picture of the patientâ€(tm)s internal organs on a TV screen. The sound waves show solid or fluid organs, such as liver, gallbladder, kidneys and babies, well. Because sound waves donâ€(tm)t penetrate air well, hollow organs are not seen accurately.
A technique where sound waves are used to "see" inside the body.
Used to reveal images of internal organs without the use of an X-ray. In infertility treatment it helps to monitor follicular growth and to detect abnormalities such as cysts. The sonogram uses high-frequency sound waves. This procedure is also known as a sonagram. close window
state-of-the-art imaging equipment that allows the physician to see the internal organs through the use of sound waves. During cryosurgery, the physician uses the view provided by the ultrasound to guide the cryoprobes into the cancerous lesion for freezing.
A test in which sound waves are used to examine internal structures. During pregnancy, it can be used to examine the fetus.
A noninvasive, painless technique of visualizing the tissues surrounding the rectum using sound waves that are emitted from a specially shaped anal probe.
a picture of an organ or some part of the body using sound waves. Doctors often use ultrasound to check a fetus (tiny baby) in the mother's stomach.
Mechanical radiant energy with a frequency greater than 20,000 cycles per second.
A method that may be used to visually assess developing follicles. May be performed via the abdomen or the vagina
is a treatment which is used to deliver high frequency sound waves to damaged tissue. Each cell is treated. The theory is that ultrasound waves reduce swelling and increase the elasticity of the new tissue which the body must produce. Ultrasound is also thought to stimulate these new cells to become efficient at taking in nutrients and expelling waste products.
A test in which a special device takes a "picture" of the body's tissues using high-frequency sound waves.
A technique in which high-frequency sound waves are bounced off internal organs and the echo pattern is converted into a 2-dimensional picture of the structures. Return to previous page
Sound waves, at a frequency far beyond the hearing range, whose echoes bouncing off tissue can be used to image internal organs or a baby in the womb.
Sometimes referred to as a sonogram. Uses sound waves to detect and watch the unborn baby. Usually an ultrasound can give an accurate answer to the gestation of the baby.
An ultrasound is used to visualise soft body tissues by directing high frequency sound waves. The 'echoes' produce an on-screen image. Thicker tissue appears lighter on the ultrasound screen. This procedure is sometimes used to try and diagnose Endometriosis, but is not very reliable as Endometriosis may be present as microscopic implants that cannot be picked up by the ultrasound
Inaudible sound in a very high frequency range creating a readable image.
A diagnostic test that uses sound waves read by a probe that moves along the skin of the abdomen.
A diagnostic test that uses sound waves to create images of the inside of the body.
A imaging technique for visualizing the growth of ovarian follilces during infertility therapy .
ul'trah-sownd]- A painless method of seeing inside the body with a machine that uses sound waves to create an image on a video screen.
High frequency sound waves, that a human ear cannot hear, used in medical diagnosis. In pediatric cardiology the ultrasound test includes both echocardiography (shows a picture of the heart) and the Doppler test (analyzes blood flow).
An imaging technique used to obtain pictures by bouncing sound waves off an object.
An imaging method in which high-frequency sound waves are used to outline a part of the body. The sound wave echoes are picked up and displayed on a television screen. Also called ultrasonography.
An imaging modality that visualizes the body's internal structures by recording the pulsating "echoes" of sound waves that are directed into the tissues.
A technique using soundwaves for visualizing the follicles in the ovaries and fetus in the uterus, allowing the estimation of size.
uses sound waves to 'see' inside the body, it is used to visualise the uterus, the ovaries and the developing follicles
device that uses ultrasonic waves to outline the shape of various tissues and organs of the body
An electrical modality that transmits a sound wave through an applicator into the skin to the soft tissue in order to heat the local area for relaxing the injured tissue and/or disperse edema.
Sound above the frequency of human hearing which is used much like radar by bouncing sound waves off a target to be imaged. You might have seen an ultrasound image of a baby in the womb, which works on the same principle as cardiac ultrasounds.
a probe that uses high-frequency sound waves that pass into the body, are reflected back, to build an image of one's internal organs that is shown on a monitor Back
a diagnostic study that uses sound waves to look at internal structures in the body.
The use of ultrasonic to monitor a developing fetus.
A noninvasive technique for visualizing the follicles in the ovaries and the gestational sac or fetus in the uterus.
high frequency sound waves used to image internal structures of the body
An imaging test that uses high-pitched sound waves to create pictures of the body's internal structures.
a scanning technique that allows a technician to view the inside of the uterus and other internal organs
A painless, non-invasive diagnostic imaging technique using sound waves to create an echo pattern that reveals the structure of organs and tissues. It does not use x-rays.
A diagnostic procedure that produces a two-dimensional picture used for the examination, evaluation and measurement of the abdominal cavity and reproductive organs, as well as the developing follicles. Saline sonograms are ultrasounds that use warm saline to expand the fallopian tubes for better visualization.
Very high-frequency sound waves which are “bounced off†structures and moving blood to obtain images and flow signals.
Modern diagnostic technology that works by aiming ultrasonic sound waves and displaying visual interpretation of the echoes on a screen.Vaginal ultrasound is an internal use of this technology to provide a clear view of the ovaries, egg follicles, fallopian tubes and womb. Ultrasound us also be used in pregnancy to provide a diagnostic picture of the foetus.
diagnostic (ul-tra-sownd) Ultrasound imaging, also known as ultrasound scanning or sonography, is a method of obtaining images from inside the human body through the use of high frequency sound waves. The soundwaves' echoes are recorded and displayed
This screening is done with equipment that uses high-frequency sound waves to form pictures of the fetus on a computer screen. The test can verify due date; determine causes of bleeding; check the overall health, development, sex, and position of the baby; measure the amniotic fluid; and check the condition of the placenta. (Read about " Pregnancy Testing")
High-frequency sound waves that bounce off tissues and organs in the body in order to make an image on the monitor.
A test that uses high frequency sound waves to visualize organs.
Method to see structures inside the body using sound waves.
Imaging technique that utilizes sound waves much as a radar does. Is a very useful technique to examine the kidneys.
a non-invasive imaging method using sound waves
Sound waves with a higher frequency than can be heard by the human ear. These sound waves can penetrate through our tissues (exceptions bone and air), and will be reflected from tissue interfaces (=where one tissue borders to another). Since sound travels at approx. 1500 m/s through most tissues, the distance between the skin and the interfase can be calculated from the time it takes for a reflected sound wave (echo) to return to the ultrasound probe. This again constitutes the basis for building up an image.
The use of sound waves to make a computerized picture of body parts and tissue.
An ultrasound is a procedure that examines internal organs using high frequency sound waves. Ultrasound can identify an enlarged appendix or an abscess. However, the appendix is seen in a wide range of values from 71% - 97%. Success is highly dependent on operator skill, ultrasound’s primary disadvantage. Therefore, not seeing the appendix during an ultrasound does not exclude appendicitis. Ultrasound is helpful in women because it can exclude the presence of conditions involving the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and uterus that can mimic appendicitis. Advantages include noninvasiveness, short acquisition time, lack of radiation exposure, and potential for diagnosis of other causes of abdominal pain, particularly in the subset of females of childbearing age. Many authorities feel that ultrasonography should be the initial imaging test in pregnant women, and in pediatric patients, because radiation exposure is particularly undesirable in those groups.
High frequency sound, above 20 kHz, that is too high-pitched to hear. Waves
The user of high-frequency sound waves to crate images of the developing fetus or internal organs.
A procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to create a visual image of bodily structures.
This is a technique which uses reflected sound waves to see a hidden object. it is now widely used in medicine for example to obtain images of muscle structure and internal organs or of the unborn child.
test using inaudible sound frequencies to produce an image of a body part
A procedure that uses high frequency sound waves to create a moving image of a baby in utero. During pregnancy, ultrasound is routinely used to monitor the health and development of the fetus.
Imaging test that uses high-frequency sound waves to view internal organs
A painless test that uses sound waves to show a picture of an organ.
The use of sound waves to capture images of structures inside the body, commonly known simply as a scan in pregnancy.
a test used to diagnose a wide range of diseases and conditions. High-frequency sound waves, inaudible to the human ear, are transmitted through body tissues. The echoes vary according to the tissue density. The echoes are recorded and translated into video or photographic images that are displayed on a monitor.
a diagnostic technique in which high-frequency sound waves penetrate the body, bounce around, and produce multiple echoes; these echo patterns can be viewed as an image on a computer screen
A therapeutic intervention using high-frequency sound waves to produce heat. Pulsed Ultrasound: The application of therapeutic ultrasound using predetermined interrupted frequencies. To top
Method of monitoring or observing structures inside the body using sound waves. The sound-waves are sent towards the structure from outside or inside the body using an ultrasound probe and observed on a screen as they are bounced back.
uses high frequency sound to produce images of the internal structures of the body. The principle is similar to that used by a ship's Sonar.
use of high-frequency sound waves for creating an image of internal body parts
An imaging technique that uses sound waves to produce pictures (sonograms) of body tissues.
A diagnostic technique used to get images of deeper structures within the body by using sound waves.
Visualization of structures in the body by recording the reflections of sound waves directed into tissues. May be used during surgery.
Also referred to as a sonogram. A technique that bounces painless sound waves off organs to create an image of their structure to detect abnormalities.
A diagnostic visualization procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves.
The use of sound waves to produce images of body tissues.
A modified 'radar' used to see the follicles in the ovary and pregnancy in the uterus.
A technique that uses high-frequency sound waves reflecting off internal body parts to create images for medical examination. Therapists can also use ultrasound to treat deep tissue disorders.
imaging technique which uses sound waves to create pictures of internal organs and body parts
Sound waves used to determine the internal structures of the body
A non-invasive, painless method for inspecting the internal organs. High-frequency sound is used to generate images of internal organs.
Production of a visible image from a high frequency sound used in medical diagnosis that is inaudible to human ears because it is too high in frequency (pitch).
A method of creating a graphical image of internal body structures by using a machine that measures and records the reflection of pulsed or continuous high frequency sound waves. Also called a sonogram.
A technique using sound waves that heat soft tissues. Diagnostic ultrasound is used to look at joints, nerve roots, tendons, ligaments and muscles and pinpoint signs of inflammation and scar tissue. In some cases, ultrasound helps the chiropractor identify the proper course of treatment. BACK
also called sonogram. An examination of the uterus and fetus inside. Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves. If a Doppler ultrasound is done, the doctor is able to see blood flow in major blood vessels. A gel is spread on the stomach, and a transducer is slid across the stomach through the gel. The transducer sends information to a monitor, where the doctor can view the fetus. Transvaginal ultrasounds use a transducer placed in the vagina.
A procedure used to view the internal organs of the body using ultrasonic waves (high frequency sound waves). It is used to investigate many conditions or suspected disorders, or to view a baby in the womb.
diagnostic technique that uses sound waves to produce images of internal conditions, such as that of an unborn child, or to diagnose a breast or ovarian cyst.
A diagnostic imaging procedure using very high-pitched sound waves to produce pictures of internal organs. Also called sonography.
A painless procedure in which high frequency sound waves are used to generate pictures of the inside of the body.
High frequency sound waves (not audible to the human ear)
(UHL-truh SOWND) (Echography) Transmission of high frequency sound waves into the eye. Waves are reflected by the ocular tissues and displayed on a screen so that internal structures can be seen.
high frequency sound waves, sometimes accompanied with a form of electrical muscle stimulation, administered to areas of pain, spasm or other injury.
The use of high frequency sound wave echos to outline the shape of various tissues and organs in the body. Ultrasound is frequently used in prenatal care to establish the baby's due date, whether there is more than one baby, or detect some birth defects such as spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
Painless method of imaging the ovaries and/or uterus. This imaging may be performed via the abdomen or through the vaginal canal. This technology is used during the stimulation phase, egg retrieval and embryo transfer stages of IVF.
This test uses sound waves to view and examine the fetus or view the internal organs. It can also be used to measure bone size (usually femur length and skull diameter) to aid in gauging the gestational age of the fetus.
High-frequency sound waves used to diagnose certain conditions.
An ultrasound is a procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to scan a pregnant woman's abdomen, which produces a moving image (sonogram) of the baby and placenta. An ultrasound used to diagnose infertility as well as other problems associated with the internal organs.
Ultrasound scans are a way of producing pictures of inside the body using sound waves.
an imaging technique that uses sound waves to distinguish between breast cysts and tumors.
a diagnostic imaging technique which uses high-frequency sound waves to create an image of the fetus' body and organs and the surrounding tissues.
A radiologic procedure that produces detailed images using sound waves. image
Ultrasound is sound with a frequency greater than the upper limit of human hearing, this limit being approximately 20 kilohertz (20,000 hertz).