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Glossary Renal physiology / Term

Ultrasound scan

A method of obtaining pictures of internal organs, such as the kidneys, or of an unborn baby, using sound waves. A device that sends out sound waves is held against the body. The sound waves produce echoes, which the scanner detects and builds up into pictures.

Permanent link Ultrasound scan - Creation date 2021-11-23


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