ultrasound
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Simple Meaning
a medical test that uses sound waves to see inside the body, like a baby in the womb.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation💼Workplace English⚙️Technical
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
“We're having an ultrasound next week to find out the baby's gender.”
“The doctor used an ultrasound to check if there was a problem with my kidney.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
Sound with a frequency greater than the upper limit of human hearing, which is approximately 20 kilohertz.
Related Words
Synonyms:
sonogramscan
Word Family:
ultrasonicultrasound machine