Ecografía (en. Ultrasound)

/ekogɾaˈfia/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Imaging diagnostic technique that uses sound waves.

The doctor recommended an ultrasound to assess the status of my organs.

El doctor me recomendó una ecografía para evaluar el estado de mis órganos.

Prenatal exam that allows viewing the fetus in the uterus.

We performed an ultrasound to see if the baby is developing correctly.

Realizamos una ecografía para ver si el bebé se está desarrollando correctamente.

Non-invasive procedure that helps visualize internal structures.

The ultrasound is essential for detecting problems in the thyroid.

La ecografía es esencial para detectar problemas en la tiroides.

From the Greek 'eko' meaning 'echo' and 'graphy' meaning 'writing' or 'recording'.

abdominal ultrasound

An ultrasound examination performed on the abdomen.

ecografía abdominal

obstetric ultrasound

Specific ultrasound for monitoring pregnancy.

ecografía obstétrica

Doppler ultrasound

Test that evaluates blood flow using ultrasound.

ecografía Doppler

ultrasound

Imaging technique that uses sound waves to create images.

ultrasonido

sonogram

Image resulting from an ultrasound.

sonograma

imaging diagnosis

Set of techniques that allow visualizing the interior of the body.

diagnóstico por imágenes

A colloquial way to refer to ultrasounds in the prenatal context.

I’m excited to see the ultrasound and find out if it's a boy or a girl.

Estoy emocionada por ver la ecografía y saber si es niño o niña.

Informal term used among friends to discuss the results of an ultrasound.

Have you had the ultrasound done yet? I can’t wait to see the sonogram.

¿Ya te hiciste la eco? No puedo esperar a ver el sonograma.