Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.

Ultrasonography

Definition:
Prefix and definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:


Definition: The process of creating images by transmitting sound waves with frequencies beyond hearing range through body tissues
Prefix and definition: ultra-, “beyond normal”
Combining form and definition: son/o, “sound”
Suffix and definition: -graphy, “recording process”

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