sonogram

[ son-uh-gram, soh-nuh- ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

1. the visual image produced by reflected sound waves in a diagnostic ultrasound examination.

sonogram

/ ˈsəʊnəˌɡræm /

noun

1. physics a three-dimensional representation of a sound signal, using coordinates of frequency, time, and intensity

Word History and Origins

Origin of sonogram¹

First recorded in 1955–60; sono- + -gram ¹

Example Sentences

After all, women now use Facebook to share sonogram pictures, breast-feeding tips, and even cervical dilation during labor.

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