ultrasound
noun
sound with a frequency greater than 20,000 Hz, approximately the upper limit of human hearing.
ultrasounds
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pluralof ultrasound.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Veterinarians carried out X-rays, ultrasounds and biopsies, but the underlying cause remained difficult to determine.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
The content creator said her daughter underwent numerous X-rays, ultrasounds and a biopsy before the hospital team determined the cancer diagnosis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
Doctors and nurses with Doppler machines and ultrasounds kept showing up, forcing them to hear the heartbeat and see the movement of a tiny body.
From Salon ● May 27, 2026
In exchange for crumbs of egg, wild meerkats will climb onto scales and even hold still for ultrasounds.
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
In the weeks to come, he’d go about his regular business while I went in for daily ultrasounds to monitor my eggs.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
