Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sonogram
noun
/ˈsɒn.ə.ɡræm/
Definition
A sonogram is a visual image produced by ultrasound, which uses sound waves to create pictures of the inside of the body.
Examples
- The doctor used a sonogram to check the baby’s health.
- A sonogram can help detect abnormalities in the heart.
- Many families cherish the first sonogram as a keepsake of their growing family.
Meaning
It refers to the diagnostic tool used primarily in medical settings to visualize organs and structures within the body, most commonly to monitor fetal development during pregnancy.
Synonyms
- Ultrasound image
- Ultrasonogram
