De echografie
Example: De arts maakte een echografie om de zwangerschap te controleren.
Definition
"De echografie" refers to a medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create visual images of the inside of the body, commonly used to monitor pregnancies and examine organs. It helps doctors assess and diagnose various health conditions non-invasively.
Etymology
The word "de echografie" comes from the Greek word 'ēchos' meaning sound, combined with 'graphy' from Greek 'graphia,' meaning writing or recording. It literally means 'recording by sound,' reflecting the method of using sound waves to produce images. Did you know? The technique was developed in the mid-20th century and revolutionized medical diagnostics.
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"De echografie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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