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.
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The couple wore coordinating all-white outfits for the maternity shoot and held up sonogram images of their baby. Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 9 May 2025 That one also featured Decoy lying with a baby onesie, baby shoes, and a sonogram. Devonne Goode, Parents, 21 Apr. 2025 Many patients have recounted experiences where staff asked about religion and attempted to convince them to carry out their pregnancies by showing sonograms or using other guilt tactics. Alexandria Sands, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025 In another shot, the couple stood together with their dog in the middle holding the sonogram. Kayla Grant, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sonogram

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 21 May. 2025.

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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