transducer

transducer /trans·du·cer/ (-doo´ser) a device that translates one form of energy to another, e.g., the pressure, temperature, or pulse to an electrical signal.

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neuroendocrine transducer  a neuron, such as a neurohypophyseal neuron, that on stimulation secretes a hormone, thereby translating neural information into hormonal information.

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Transducer

A device that converts electrical signals into ultrasound waves and ultrasound waves back into electrical impulses.

Mentioned in: Doppler Ultrasonography, Echocardiography, Endocarditis, Transesophageal Echocardiography

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transducer

[-d(y)o̅o̅′sər]

Etymology: L, trans + ducere, to lead

a hand-held device that sends and receives ultrasound signals. It changes electric impulses into soundwaves, receives reflected soundwaves, and converts them back into electric energy.

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transducer (tranzdoo´sur),

n a device that is activated by power from one system and then supplies a different form of power to a second system; used to convert electric energy into mechanical energy in ultrasonic and sonic scalers.

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transducer

a device that translates one physical quantity to another, e.g. pressure or temperature to an electrical signal. In ultrasonography, the device that emits sound waves.

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annular array transducer

an ultrasound transducer with crystals arranged in concentric rings with different frequencies of sound produced. It allows for a greater depth of focus.

linear array transducer

an ultrasound transducer with crystals arranged in a line. It gives a rectangular field of view.

neuroendocrine transducer

a neuron, such as a neurohypophyseal neuron, that on stimulation secretes a hormone, thereby translating neural information into hormonal information.

sector transducer

an ultrasound transducer which produces a fan-shaped field of view.

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transducer

Instrumentation A device that transforms one form of energy to another–eg, a photocell that converts light into electrical energy; it is the major component in ultrasonographic devices, and contains an emitting and receiving piezoelectric crystal