sonogram
This term refers specifically to the visual output—the image or record—rather than the process of scanning itself. While often used interchangeably with ultrasound in casual conversation, ultrasound describes the technology and the procedure, whereas a sonogram is the resulting diagnostic image.
In medical contexts, the word carries a neutral, clinical tone. In industrial settings, it refers to a technical data plot used for non-destructive testing, maintaining a precise and objective register.
Meanings
An image produced by a sonograph, typically used in medicine to visualize internal organs or a fetus during pregnancy using high-frequency sound waves.
The doctor performed a sonogram to check the baby's growth.
A record or graph of sound waves produced by an ultrasonic device, used in various scientific or industrial applications to detect flaws in materials.
The technician analyzed the sonogram to locate the crack in the metal pipe.