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

She keeps some of the other sonograms stored on her cellphone, to remind her of the children she might have had.

From Washington Post

She shared a beautiful video with this delightful news for fans, which included images from throughout her pregnancy, including sonograms.

From Essence.com

Prices vary, from $5,250 to become a CT scan technician to $11,550 to learn how to give sonograms to $14,450 for a certificate in brewing science.

From Washington Post

I look at my 19-year-old, and in her profile, I can still see her sonogram.

From Time

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

From The Daily Beast