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ultrasonography (sonography) (ultră-sonn-og-răfi) n. the use of ultrasound to produce images of structures in the human body. The ultrasound probe sends out a short pulse of high-frequency sound and detects the reflected waves (echoes) occurring at interfaces within the organs. The direction of the pulse can then be moved across the area of interest with each pulse to build up a complete image. As far as is known, there are no adverse effects from the use of ultrasound at diagnostic energies. Ultrasonography is used extensively in obstetrics and also to examine the abdominal organs, urinary tract, blood vessels, muscles, and tendons. transrectal u. (TRUS) ultrasonography for examination of the prostate gland and seminal vesicle, in which the ultrasound probe is placed through the anus to lie directly behind these structures. transvaginal u. ultrasonography using a vaginal probe, which provides a detailed anatomy of the female pelvis and early accurate identification of fetal structures.
www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=150 Further explanation of the procedure from CancerHelp UK

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