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What is
abdominal ultrasound
?Pronunciation: /əbˈdɑmənəl ˌəltrəˈsaʊnd/
abdominal ultrasound
Definition
A procedure used to examine the organs in the abdomen. An ultrasound transducer (probe) is pressed firmly against the skin of the abdomen. High-energy sound waves from the transducer bounce off tissues and create echoes. The echoes are sent to a computer, which makes a picture called a sonogram. Also called transabdominal ultrasound.