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sonographer

American  
[suh-nah-gruhf-er] / səˈnɑ grəf ər /

noun

plural

sonographers
  1. Medicine/Medical. a professional trained to administer examinations using ultrasonography.


Example Sentences

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Commercial loan-servicing associate turned cardiovascular sonographer Jacksonville, Fla.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

Having previously worked as a nurse midwife and sonographer, she had noticed that there were differences in the appearance of the cervix in women who went on to deliver preterm.

From Science Daily • Jan. 24, 2024

She worked in health care for 20 years as a diagnostic medical sonographer, specializing in women’s health.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 8, 2022

But then you're sitting in scan room 9, you're staring at your bright blue socks as you wriggle your toes against the white hospital sheets, waiting for the sonographer to say something.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2021

That’s why Tammy Mahaney, a Bay Area nurse and sonographer, said she checks readings provided by AI-enabled systems to ensure they match what she’s seeing.

From Washington Post