Der Ultraschall
Example: Der Arzt benutzt den Ultraschall, um das Baby zu sehen.
Definition
"Ultrasound" is a medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of structures inside the body. It is commonly used by doctors to monitor pregnancies, examine organs, and diagnose various conditions without using radiation.
Etymology
The word "Ultraschall" comes from the German words "ultra," meaning beyond, and "Schall," meaning sound. It refers to sound waves that are beyond the upper limit of human hearing, typically above 20,000 hertz. Did you know that the concept of ultrasound was inspired by the echolocation abilities of bats?
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"Der Ultraschall" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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