Transducer


 * Reference for term: Musculoskeletal ultrasound - Holsbeeck Van, M. et al.
 * Technical definition: Part of the ultrasonograph that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy and mechanical energy into electrical energy.
 * Reference for definition: Basic Ultrasound - Meire, H. B. &amp; Farrant, P.
 * Synonym: Probe
 * Reference for term: Diagnostic Ultrasound: physical principles and exercices - Kremkau, W.F.
 * Comment: The device can perform both functions or is used only to transmit or receive. In this case, the device should be referred to as transmitting or receiving transducer.