echogenic

ech·o·gen·ic

[ek-oh-jen-ik]
adjective
capable of generating or reflecting sound waves.

Origin:
echo + -genic

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echogenic ech·o·gen·ic (ěk'ō-jěn'ĭk)
adj.
Containing structures that reflect high-frequency sound waves and thus can be imaged by ultrasound techniques.

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Echogenic is always a great word to know.
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