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a medical imaging method using sound waves for real-time visual examinations of the body's internal structures
What is "sonography"?
Sonography is a medical imaging technique that uses extremely fast sound waves to create images of the inside of the body. During a sonography exam, a small device called a transducer sends sound waves into the body, and the echoes that bounce back are used to produce images on a monitor. This method helps doctors examine and diagnose conditions in various parts of the body, such as the abdomen, heart, and reproductive organs. Sonography is widely used during pregnancy to monitor the development of the baby and is chosen because it is safe, does not require any surgery or needles, and does not involve radiation.
