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sonographer

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

noun

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


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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

"The longer the lockdowns the fewer pregnancies occurred in this period, even in countries not severely affected by the pandemic," said Dr Leo Pomar, a midwife sonographer at Lausanne University Hospital, who wrote the study.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2022

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

The Society of Radiographers, which represents sonographers, says demand for ultrasound has increased in healthcare but there aren't enough people being trained to do the work.

From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026

The panel was composed of experts in the imaging and management of endometriosis, including radiologists, sonographers, gynecologists, reproductive endocrinologists, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeons.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 9, 2024

Strikers include licensed vocational nurses, home health aides and ultrasound sonographers, as well as technicians in the radiology, X-ray, surgical, pharmacy and emergency departments.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 5, 2023

The strikers include licensed vocational nurses, home health aides and ultrasound sonographers, as well as technicians in radiology, X-ray, surgical, pharmacy and emergency departments.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 4, 2023

There are a lot of them, including medical assistants, licensed vocational nurses, surgical technicians, certified nursing assistants, phlebotomists, pharmacy technicians, respiratory therapists, X-ray technicians and ultrasound sonographers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2023

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