Also called: renal ultrasound. A kidney ultrasound is used to determine the size, shape and location of the kidneys without cutting the skin.
n. 1. (Astrology) the study of the motions and relative positions of the planets, sun, and moon, interpreted in terms of human characteristics and activities.2. (Astronomy) the primitive study of celestial bodies, which formed the basis of astronomy.. (Astrology) the study of the motions and relative positions of the planets, sun, and moon, interpreted in terms of human characteristics and activities. 2. (Astronomy) the primitive study of celestial bodies, which formed the basis of astronomy.
In some ways, astrology may seem scientific. It uses scientific knowledge about heavenly bodies, as well as scientific sounding tools, like star charts. Some people use astrology to generate expectations about future events and people's personalities, much as scientific ideas generate expectations. And some claim that astrology is supported by evidence  the experiences of people who feel that astrology has worked for them.