Definition of Sonography

1. Noun. Using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth or study bodily organs.


Definition of Sonography

1. Noun. ultrasonography ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sonography

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Medical Definition of Sonography

1. Synonym: ultrasonography. Origin: L. Sonus, sound. + G. Grapho, to write (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sonography

sonobuoy
sonobuoys
sonochemical
sonochemically
sonochemistry
sonofabitch
sonofusion
sonogram
sonogramme
sonograms
sonograph
sonographer
sonographic
sonographically
sonographies
sonography
sonolite
sonolucent
sonoluminescence
sonometer
sonometers
sonomicrometer
sonomotor
sonomotor response
sonoporation
sonoraite
sonorant
sonorants
sonorific
sonorisation

Literary usage of Sonography

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 1996-1997 by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Formal training is offered in radiography, radiation therapy, and diagnostic medical sonography (ultrasound). Programs range in length from 1 to 4 years and ..."

2. Operative Gynecologic Laparoscopy: Principles and Techniques by Camran Nezhat (2000)
"Finally, laparoscopie sonography plays an important role in staging abdominal neoplasms, providing more information than do preoperative imaging and ..."

3. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Food and Drugs, Pt. 800-1299, Revised by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"(a) Dental sonography device for monitoring—(i) Identification. ... (b) Dental sonography device for interpretation and diagnosis—(i) Identification. ..."

4. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 1994-1995 by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"For training programs in radiation therapy and diagnostic medical sonography, applicants with a background in science, or experience in one of the health ..."

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