Example: El metge utilitza l'ecògraf per veure l'interior del cos.
Definition
"L'ecògraf" is a medical device used by doctors to produce images of the inside of the body, typically using ultrasound waves. It helps in diagnosing and monitoring various health conditions by providing real-time visuals of organs, tissues, or a developing fetus.
Translations
the ultrasound machine
el ecógrafo
de echograaf
l'échographe
das Ultraschallgerät
Etymology
The word "l'ecògraf" comes from the Catalan prefix 'eco-' meaning 'echo' and the suffix '-graf' meaning 'to write or record.' It refers to the device's function of recording echoes from ultrasound waves to create images. Did you know? The term reflects how sound echoes are converted into visual representations, which is central to ultrasound technology.
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the ultrasound machine