ecosonograma
/eko.so.noˈɣɾa.ma/
ultrasound scan
El médico realizó un ecosonograma para diagnosticar el problema.
The doctor performed an ultrasound scan to diagnose the problem.
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.
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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