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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In the video, Tiffany ran up to her husband, holding a series of sonogram images. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 12 June 2025 The victim’s doctor told the woman that the baby was healthy and had a strong heartbeat at a sonogram appointment on Oct. 17, investigators said. Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2025 Geary wrote on Instagram at the time, alongside a sonogram photo. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 25 May 2025 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 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 30 Jun. 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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