ultrasonography
IPA: ʌɫtrʌsˈɑnˈɑgrʌfi
noun
- (medicine) The use of ultrasound to produce diagnostic images of the internal organs of the body, or of a foetus.
- The use of ultrasound to form images of underwater structures.
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Examples of "ultrasonography" in Sentences
- However, with the advent of high quality prenatal ultrasonography, ventricular enlargement is now routinely diagnosed in-utero.
- Exposure to ultrasonography, CT scanning, MRI and lacrimal scintigraphy are an active part of the oculoplastic fellowship training program.
- To a doctor conducting a physical exam of the abdomen, an overgrown pylorus will feel like an olive, and he can see it using ultrasonography.
- The subjects underwent a battery of exams, including MRI scans and ultrasonography, to determine the volume and structure of the muscles and tendons.
- Polyhydramnios is a common obstetrical indication for ultrasonography; therefore, a prenatal diagnostic marker exists for many large fetal lung tumors.
- A discrepancy between size and dates because of polyhydramnios in fetuses with giant neck masses is a common indication for ultrasonography, leading to prenatal diagnosis.
- Substitution with non-ionizing radiation such as ultrasonography and MRI where possible while ensuring diagnostic reliability; Reduction of the radiation dose and number of views.
- Clinical services available within the Division include orthoptics, aphakic contact lenses, electroretinography, visual evoked potential, ultrasonography, non-invasive functional visual testing, and complete ocular photography.
- The transaction significantly accelerates Fujifilm's full-scale entry into the fast-growing hand-carried ultrasound equipment market and will position ultrasonography as a strategic pillar for the future growth of our medical system business, said Fujifilm chief executive Shigetaka Komori in a press release.
- The Division of Ophthalmology offers special testing not routinely available for children elsewhere, including vision testing for preverbal children, orthoptic evaluation and treatment, adult and pediatric visual field testing, electroretinography (awake or with sedation), visual evoked responses and ultrasonography.
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