ultrasonic waves at frequencies above the audible range (above about 20 kHz), used in cleaning metallic parts, echo sounding, medical diagnosis and therapy, etc
Examples of 'ultrasound scan' in a sentence
ultrasound scan
`Look, if you're really worried, I could always fix you an ultrasound scan.
Stewart, Michael GRACE (2002)
Your doc can confirm the stones with an ultrasound scan - next stop, a surgeon.
The Sun (2010)
This time an ultrasound scan revealed that she was carrying six embryos.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Should you use an echo [an ultrasound scan of the heart] as well?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
That is why you had the ultrasound scan.
The Sun (2016)
However, those at risk can be assessed by a simple ultrasound scan.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
So ask for an internal examination or a non-invasive ultrasound scan.
The Sun (2015)
My son is 49 but his doctor says an ultrasound scan isn't necessary.
The Sun (2009)
First they posted pictures of the ultrasound scan.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
An ultrasound scan performed on that day revealed that she had cancer.