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Ultrasonography in Medical Imaging

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Ultrasonography in medical imaging uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of internal body structures. It is a safe, non-invasive procedure. It does not use ionizing radiation, which is one reason it is widely used in medicine.

During an ultrasound exam, a handheld transducer is placed ...

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Ultrasonography or ultrasound imaging is a non-invasive technique used in medical diagnostics. It is often used to examine body parts such as the shoulder or knee, monitor fetal development during pregnancy, or diagnose and monitor tumor progression.

Unlike other imaging techniques, ultrasonography uses high-frequency sound waves to captu...

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