Echocardiography
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noun.
The use of ultrasound to record and produce a two-dimensional real-time display of the size, motion, and structure of various components of the heart.
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noun.
The use of
ultrasound
to produce
images
of the
heart
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noun.
a noninvasive diagnostic procedure that uses ultrasound to study to structure and motions of the heart
Word Usage
"Fetal echocardiography is essential for monitoring the pump twin for signs of decompensation and possible intervention."
Etymologically Related
echocardiogram
echocardiograph
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
diagnostic procedure
diagnostic technique
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