Intraoperative ultrasound

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Intraoperative ultrasound
TermIntraoperative ultrasound
Short definitionIntraoperative ultrasound (IN-truh-AH-pruh-tiv UL-truh-sown) A procedure in which ultrasound (high-energy sound waves reflected from internal tissues and organs) is used during surgery is used. Sonograms (ultrasound images) of the inside of the body are viewed on a computer to help the surgeon find tumors or other problems during surgery. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Intraoperative ultrasound - (pronounced) (IN-truh-AH-pruh-tiv UL-truh-sown) A procedure in which ultrasound (high-energy sound waves reflected from internal tissues and organs) is used during surgery is used. Sonograms (ultrasound images) of the inside of the body are viewed on a computer to help the surgeon find tumors or other problems during surgery. Also called IOUS

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