| aortic ultrasound | An ultrasound examination of the aorta to determine its size, shape and course. The diagnosis of abdominal aortic aneurysm can be made using this test. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| blood transfusion, intrauterine | Transfusion of rh-negative blood into the peritoneal cavity of an unborn infant in the treatment of foetal erythroblastosis (erythroblastosis, foetal) in utero. (12 Dec 1998) |
| breast ultrasound | <investigation, radiology> A test which uses ultrasonic waves to scan the breast. Used to evaluate fibrocystic breast disease, breast implants or breast masses. (27 Sep 1997) |
| carotid ultrasound | <investigation> A noninvasive test which uses high-frequency sounds waves to determine extent of blood flow through the carotid arteries in the neck. Used in the evaluation of stoke and TIA symptoms. (08 Jan 1998) |
| contraceptive device, intrauterine | A device inserted into the uterus (womb) to prevent conception (pregnancy). The IUD can be a coil, loop, triangle, or T in shape made of plastic or metal. (12 Dec 1998) |
| cysts by ultrasound | <radiology> Defined by three properties (all must be present): anechoic lumen, sharp posterior margin, posterior acoustic enhancement (12 Dec 1998) |
| diagnostic ultrasound | The use of ultrasound to obtain images for medical diagnostic purposes, employing frequencies ranging from 1.6 to about 10 MHz. (05 Mar 2000) |
| intrauterine | In the uterus (the womb). (12 Dec 1998) |
| intrauterine amputation | Amputation produced in utero; attributed to the pressure of constricting bands (amniotic); autosomal recessive inheritance. Synonym: amniotic amputation, amputation, birth amputation, intrauterine amputation, spontaneous amputation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| intrauterine contraceptive device | <gynaecology> A contraceptive device that is placed within the uterus for the purpose of inhibiting conception. (27 Sep 1997) |
| intrauterine contraceptive devices | Devices of plastic or metallic substance inserted into the uterus to prevent conception. (12 Dec 1998) |
| intrauterine device expulsion | Spontaneous loss of intrauterine devices from the uterus. (12 Dec 1998) |
| intrauterine devices | Devices of plastic or metallic substance inserted into the uterus to prevent conception. (12 Dec 1998) |
| intrauterine devices, copper | Intrauterine contraceptive devices that depend on the release of metallic copper. (12 Dec 1998) |
| intrauterine devices, medicated | Intrauterine devices that release contraceptive agents. (12 Dec 1998) |