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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.
Generic synonyms: Prenatal Diagnosis, Imaging, Tomography
Specialized synonyms: A-scan Ultrasonography, B-scan Ultrasonography
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
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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