sonogram

noun

sono·​gram ˈsä-nə-ˌgram How to pronounce sonogram (audio)
: an image produced by ultrasound

Examples of sonogram in a Sentence

The sonogram showed that the fetus was developing normally.
Recent Examples on the Web The couple, who also share daughter Sterling Skye, 3, shared a joint Instagram Reels on Friday, July 12, of the soon-to-be family of five laughing and dancing with sonograms. Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024 An ultrasound, also called a sonogram, is a test that uses sound waves to create a picture of a developing fetus during pregnancy.1 An 18-week ultrasound is performed to look at fetal anatomy. Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024 The couple posed at home together, holding up a strip of sonogram photos and showing off Marissa's baby bump. Georgia Slater, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024 Owens provided a sonogram to Echard, supposedly showing her pregnancy, which Mata said had actually been posted to YouTube seven years ago. Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for sonogram 

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Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sonogram was in 1950

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“Sonogram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sonogram. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

sonogram

noun
sono·​gram ˈsän-ə-ˌgram How to pronounce sonogram (audio)
: an image produced by ultrasound

called also echogram, ultrasonogram

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