ecosonograma
/eko.so.noˈɣɾa.ma/noun★Intermediate
🏥Medicine
technical
A diagnostic imaging technique using ultrasound waves to visualize internal body structures, commonly used in obstetrics and abdominal imaging.
El ecosonograma mostró un embarazo normal.
The ultrasound scan showed a normal pregnancy.
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Also known as an ultrasound or sonogram in English.
Collocations
ecosonograma abdominalabdominal ultrasoundecosonograma obstétricoobstetric ultrasoundecosonograma DopplerDoppler ultrasound
Synonyms
💡Pro Tip
Medical Context
In medical Spanish, 'ecosonograma' is often used interchangeably with 'ecografía'.
📖Word Origin
From Greek 'echo' (sound) + 'sonogram' (graphic representation of sound waves).
📝Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'ecosonograma' is more commonly used in medical contexts, while 'ultrasonido' is more general.
Word Breakdown
eco
sound
prefixsonograma
graphic representation of sound
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