Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
echogram
noun
/ˈɛkəˌɡrɑːm/
Definition
An echogram is a visual representation of sound waves reflected off surfaces, often used in sonar or medical imaging.
Examples
- The engineer analyzed the echogram to determine the depth of the underwater structure.
- Doctors used the echogram to examine the patient’s heart function during the ultrasound scan.
Meaning
It is typically used to display the data collected from echolocation, enabling the interpretation of sound reflections.
Synonyms
- sonogram
- ultragram
- sonograph
