nounmasculinepl: sonograms
ultrassonograma
1. A visual image or recording produced by ultrasound equipment, used in medical diagnosis
The doctor showed the pregnant woman her sonogram to confirm the baby's development.
O médico mostrou o ultrassonograma à mulher grávida para confirmar o desenvolvimento do bebê.
2. A spectrographic representation of sound waves, particularly used in acoustic analysis
The linguist analyzed the sonogram to study the speech patterns.
O linguista analisou o ultrassonograma para estudar os padrões de fala.
3. In acoustics, a visual display showing the frequency content of sound over time
The sonogram revealed the distinct frequencies of the musical note.
O espectrograma revelou as frequências distintas da nota musical.
In Brazil, pregnant women commonly refer to their prenatal ultrasounds as 'ultrassons' in casual conversation, though medical professionals use 'ultrassonograma'. The technology is widely accessible in Brazilian healthcare. In the USA, sonograms are a routine part of prenatal care and often the first time parents see their unborn child, making it culturally significant. Portugal uses the term 'ecografia' instead, reflecting different medical terminology traditions.
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