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Ultrasonogram
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A computer picture of areas inside the body created by high-energy sound waves. The sound waves are bounced off internal tissues or organs and make echoes. The echoes form a picture of the body tissues on a computer screen. An ultrasonogram may be used to help diagnose disease, such as cancer. It may also be used during pregnancy to check the fetus (unborn baby) and during medical procedures, such as biopsies. Also called sonogram. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A computerized image of internal tissues created by bouncing high-energy sound waves off internal organs. (NCI Thesaurus)
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