"ultrasound" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ultrasound [singular], ultrasounds [plural]
Etymology: ultra- + sound Etymology templates: {{ety-prefix|ultra|sound}} ultra- + sound Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Ultrasound is the sound with a frequency greater than the upper limit of human hearing.
    Sense id: simple-ultrasound-en-noun-2BDUaVMd Categories (other): Physics
  2. Ultrasound is the use of ultrasonic waves for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
    Sense id: simple-ultrasound-en-noun-3j7bM8fW Categories (other): Medicine
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