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sonogram

 

[ หˆsoสŠnษ™หŒษกrรฆm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical imaging

A sonogram is an image created using ultrasound waves. This non-invasive imaging technology is primarily used to visualize internal organs and tissues for medical assessment. Sonograms are commonly employed in prenatal care to monitor the development of a fetus during pregnancy. They can also be used to examine various conditions in organs such as the heart, liver, and kidneys. The process is painless and does not involve radiation, making it a safe option for patients.

Synonyms

echogram, ultrasonic scan, ultrasound image

Examples of usage

  • The doctor scheduled a sonogram to check the baby's health.
  • During the routine check-up, a sonogram of the abdomen was performed.
  • The sonogram revealed that the fetus was developing as expected.
  • She was nervous about the sonogram, but it turned out to be a positive experience.

Translations

Translations of the word "sonogram" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sonograma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‹เคจเฅ‹เค—เฅเคฐเคพเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sonogramm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sonogram

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะฝะพะณั€ะฐะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sonogram

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฝใƒŽใ‚ฐใƒฉใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sonogramme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sonograma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sonogram

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๋…ธ๊ทธ๋žจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูˆุฑุฉ ุตูˆุชูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sonogram

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sonogram

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฃฐๆณขๅ›พ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sonogram

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sonogram

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพะฝะพะณั€ะฐะผะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒœแƒแƒ’แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sonogram

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sonograma

Etymology

The term 'sonogram' is derived from two parts: the prefix 'sono-' comes from the Latin word 'sonus,' meaning 'sound,' and the suffix '-gram' comes from the Greek word 'gramma,' meaning 'something written' or 'a drawing.' The combination reflects the technique used by medical professionals to visualize internal organs and tissues using sound waves. The concept began to take hold in the 20th century with the development of ultrasound technology. Initially, ultrasound was used in naval sonar technology to locate objects underwater. As the technology advanced, medical professionals adapted it for diagnostic imaging in the late 1950s to early 1960s. Since then, sonography has become a fundamental tool in prenatal care, allowing expectant parents to visualize their developing child and assess its health, as well as evaluating various medical conditions in other parts of the body.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,302, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.