Diagnostic Procedure
transabdominal ultrasound Audio
[ tranz-ab-dah-mih-nul ul-truh-sownd ]
Definitions related to transabdominal ultrasound:
  • A method of ultrasound imaging in which the ultrasound probe is pressed against the skin of the abdomen in order to create an image of the abdominal organs.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A procedure used to examine the organs in the abdomen. The ultrasound device is pressed firmly against the skin of the abdomen. Sound waves from the device bounce off tissues and create echoes. A computer uses the echoes to make a picture called a sonogram.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • An abdominal ultrasound is done to view structures inside the abdomen. It's the preferred screening method for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, a weakened, bulging spot in the abdominal aorta - the major blood vessel that supplies blood to the body. However, the imaging test may be used to diagnose or rule out many other health conditions.
    Mayo Clinic
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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