Ultrasound

/ˈʌltrəsaʊnd/ noun

Definition

high-frequency sound waves used for medical imaging

Etymology

from ultra- (beyond) + sound, referring to frequencies beyond human hearing

Kelly Says

Ultrasound lets us see with sound waves - it's like having superhuman hearing that creates pictures!

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