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Doppler ultrasound
A special form of ultrasound that uses sound waves to measure the velocity of blood flow. Doppler ultrasound can be used to listen to the fetal heart beat, examine the fetal heart for defects, and estimate placental blood flow.
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Date Last Modified: 08/26/2003 13:34