A1 noun Neutre

ultrasound

/ˈʌltrəsaʊnd/

A medical test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the inside of the body. It is often used by doctors to check a baby before it is born or to look at organs like the heart.

Exemples

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1

The mother had an ultrasound to see her baby for the first time.

The mother had an ultrasound to see her baby for the first time.

2

The physician ordered a diagnostic ultrasound of the patient's abdomen.

The physician ordered a diagnostic ultrasound of the patient's abdomen.

3

I'm going to the clinic for my ultrasound at ten o'clock.

I'm going to the clinic for my ultrasound at ten o'clock.

Famille de mots

Nom
ultrasound
Verb
ultrasound
Adverbe
ultronically
Adjectif
ultrasonic
Apparenté
ultrasonography
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Ultra' (beyond) and 'Sound'. It is a sound that is too high for humans to hear, but it helps doctors see.

Quiz rapide

The doctor used an _______ to check the health of the baby.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : ultrasound

Exemples

1

The mother had an ultrasound to see her baby for the first time.

everyday

The mother had an ultrasound to see her baby for the first time.

2

The physician ordered a diagnostic ultrasound of the patient's abdomen.

formal

The physician ordered a diagnostic ultrasound of the patient's abdomen.

3

I'm going to the clinic for my ultrasound at ten o'clock.

informal

I'm going to the clinic for my ultrasound at ten o'clock.

4

Ultrasound imaging is preferred in obstetrics because it does not use radiation.

academic

Ultrasound imaging is preferred in obstetrics because it does not use radiation.

5

Our medical group is investing in three new ultrasound machines this year.

business

Our medical group is investing in three new ultrasound machines this year.

Famille de mots

Nom
ultrasound
Verb
ultrasound
Adverbe
ultronically
Adjectif
ultrasonic
Apparenté
ultrasonography

Collocations courantes

have an ultrasound have an ultrasound
perform an ultrasound perform an ultrasound
ultrasound scan ultrasound scan
prenatal ultrasound prenatal ultrasound
ultrasound technician ultrasound technician

Phrases Courantes

schedule an ultrasound

schedule an ultrasound

clear ultrasound

clear ultrasound

4D ultrasound

4D ultrasound

Souvent confondu avec

ultrasound vs X-ray

An ultrasound uses sound waves to see soft tissue, while an X-ray uses radiation to see bones.

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Notes d'usage

In everyday English, people often say 'get an ultrasound' or 'have an ultrasound'. It can refer to both the process and the image produced.

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Erreurs courantes

Some learners forget to use the article 'an' before ultrasound because it starts with a vowel sound. Others may confuse it with 'sonogram', which is specifically the picture produced by the ultrasound.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Ultra' (beyond) and 'Sound'. It is a sound that is too high for humans to hear, but it helps doctors see.

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Origine du mot

From Latin 'ultra' (beyond) and English 'sound', referring to frequencies beyond human hearing.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural: ultrasounds Usually used with 'an'
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Contexte culturel

In many cultures, an ultrasound is a significant milestone during pregnancy where parents might learn the gender of their baby.

Quiz rapide

The doctor used an _______ to check the health of the baby.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : ultrasound

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