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What is the definition or description of: fetal ultrasound?
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SOUND PICTURES OF FE: Fetal ultrasound uses sound waves to make the pictures of the fetus inthe uterus to detect if there are any abnormalities or norma structures.
Answered 12/1/2012
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Safe fetal imaging.: Fetal ultrasound is an amazing and safe imaging method employing the piezoelectric properties of quartz crystals to convert electrical current to mechanical vibrations; this creates ultra-high frequency sound waves that can penetrate inside the pregnant woman's body and bounce off different structures with variable characteristics. A computer then processes the feedback signal to image the fetus!
Answered 12/9/2013
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