echography

ech·o·graph

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ek-oh-graf, -grahf]
- /ˈɛk oʊˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ek-oh-graf, -grahf]
- /ˈɛk oʊˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/

Definitions of echography word

noun echography a device that records oceanic depths by means of sonic waves. 1
noun echography a similar device used in ultrasonography to examine internal body structures or monitor fetal development. 1
noun echography (medicine) The use of ultrasound as a diagnostic aid. 1
noun echography medical examination of the internal structures of the body by means of ultrasound 0

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Origin of echography

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50; echo + -graph

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Parts of speech for Echography

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echography popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

echography usage trend in Literature

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