kidney ultrasound
nounUK /ˈkɪd.ni ˈʌl.trə.saʊnd/
US /ˈkɪd.ni ˈʌl.trə.saʊnd/
A kidney ultrasound is a picture of your kidneys taken with sound waves, like a camera that does not hurt.
The doctor used a kidney ultrasound to see if my kidneys were healthy.
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2. A medical test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the kidneys and nearby blood vessels.
The kidney ultrasound showed normal blood flow to both kidneys.
3. A non-invasive imaging procedure often used to check for kidney stones or blockages.
After the pain started, a kidney ultrasound revealed a small stone.
4. An imaging exam performed before certain kidney procedures to guide the doctor.
The surgeon reviewed the kidney ultrasound before placing the catheter.