ultrasonogram
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-009023
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.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-009023 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | sonogram |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "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.",
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/ultrasonogram/"
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