Who invented the ultrasound?

  • Ultrasound
  • Medical Imaging
  • Medical technology

The first practical ultrasound machine was invented by George William Fry and John Reid in 1949. However, the concept of using ultrasound for medical purposes dates back to the early 1900s.

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