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How is ultrasound useful in the medical field?


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Ultrasound

Sound above the audible range i.e., above 20000 Hz is called ultrasonic sounds.

Medical use of ultrasound:

  1. It is used in the medical diagnosis of tumors and gallstones (by ultrasonography), heart diseases (by ECG), and other disorders.
  2. One of the most common uses of ultrasound is during pregnancy, to monitor the growth and development of the fetus.

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