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Ultrasound

US
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

Imaging procedure using sound waves to visualize fetus during pregnancy. Documents fetal development, position, and anatomy.

Standard Abbreviation

US

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  us VARCHAR(100),  -- Ultrasound
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  us as ultrasound
FROM claims;

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